Question

The nurse is providing care to a client with acute arthritis who is on bed rest. the client reports bilateral painful and swollen knee and wrist joints. what position will help prevent flexion deformities during the acute phase of this client’s care?

Answer 1

The PRONE POSITION is the best position for the client suffering from acute arthritis who is on bed rest. In this position, the hips and knee joints are extended thus preventing the creation of flexion deformities during the acute phase of this client’s care.

Prone position refers to the position of the body lying face down.

Answer 2

The patient should be placed in the prone position.

The prone position provides extension of the hip and knee joints. In assuming the prone position, the patient is placed on their stomach, while they face to the side. The patient is placed with the back of their hands on the bed. The prone position is opposite to the supine position.