The nurse assists the client to maintain and regain mobility following surgery. The nurse asks a student nurse to explain key reasons to change the client's position. What are reasons to change the client's position?
1 . Promote comfort
2 . Restore body function
3 . Relieve pressure
4 . Prevent deformities
5 . Decrease muscle strain
A) 1, 2, 3, 4
B) 1, 3, 4, 5
C) 1, 2, 4, 5
D) 2, 3, 4, 5
A
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There are many reasons to change the client's position, including promoting comfort, restoring body function, preventing deformities, relieving pressure, preventing muscle strain.
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