How might the nurse effectively position a female patient who has been diagnosed with an ischemic stroke and is unable to position herself?
A) Hip joint should be kept in a flexed position.
B) Maintain the patient in a supine position.
C) Place the patient in prone position for 15 to 30 minutes several times a day.
D) Keep the patient in semi-Fowler's position.
Ans: C
Feedback: If possible, the patient is placed in a prone position for 15 to 30 minutes several times a day. A small pillow or a support is placed under the pelvis, extending from the level of the umbilicus to the upper third of the thigh. This helps to promote hyperextension of the hip joints, which is essential for normal gait and helps prevent knee and hip flexion contractures. The prone position also helps to drain bronchial secretions and prevents contracture deformities of the shoulders and knees. During positioning, it is important to reduce pressure and change position frequently to prevent the formation of pressure ulcers.
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