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- https://med.libretexts.org/Courses/University_of_South_Carolina_Upstate/Nursing_Fundamentals_(OpenRN)/12%3A_Mobility/12.02%3A_Basic_ConceptsPrior to ambulating, repositioning, or transferring a patient from one surface to another (e.g., a bed to a wheelchair), it often necessary to move the patient to the side of the bed to avoid strainin...Prior to ambulating, repositioning, or transferring a patient from one surface to another (e.g., a bed to a wheelchair), it often necessary to move the patient to the side of the bed to avoid straining or excessive reaching by the health care professional. Assist the patient to a seated position on the side of the bed with their feet on the floor. (See the previous section on how to assist a patient to a seated position.) Apply the gait belt snugly around their waist.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Fundamentals_(OpenRN)/13%3A_Mobility/13.02%3A_Basic_ConceptsPrior to ambulating, repositioning, or transferring a patient from one surface to another (e.g., a bed to a wheelchair), it often necessary to move the patient to the side of the bed to avoid strainin...Prior to ambulating, repositioning, or transferring a patient from one surface to another (e.g., a bed to a wheelchair), it often necessary to move the patient to the side of the bed to avoid straining or excessive reaching by the health care professional. Assist the patient to a seated position on the side of the bed with their feet on the floor. (See the previous section on how to assist a patient to a seated position.) Apply the gait belt snugly around their waist.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/13%3A_Musculoskeletal_System/13.01%3A_Osteoporosis_and_OsteopeniaThis section provides an overview of osteoporosis and osteopenia, focusing on pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical presentations. It discusses the diagnostic process and highlights the role of ...This section provides an overview of osteoporosis and osteopenia, focusing on pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical presentations. It discusses the diagnostic process and highlights the role of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) as a key diagnostic tool. The nursing care strategies for managing these conditions include recognizing risk factors, promoting patient independence, and encouraging lifestyle changes.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Skills_(OpenRN)/02%3A_Health_History/2.08%3A_Functional_Health_and_Activities_of_Daily_LivingThe World Health Organization (2014) defines mental health as “a state of well-being in which every individual realizes their own potential, can cope with normal stresses of life, can work productivel...The World Health Organization (2014) defines mental health as “a state of well-being in which every individual realizes their own potential, can cope with normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to their community.” [29] Mental illness includes conditions diagnosed by a health care provider, such as depression, anxiety, addiction, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder, and others.
