Question

For patient UNABLE to assist by raising buttocks:

A) Lower head of bed to flat position.
B) Fold top bed linens down to expose patient minimally.
C) Help patient to roll to side-lying position.
D) Place bedpan against buttocks and tucked down against mattress. Hold in place and roll patient onto back as bedpan is positioned under buttocks. Rationale: correct placement prevents spillage.
E) Leave the patient in their current position and proceed with the procedure as is, without any adjustments.

F) Call for additional assistance to lift the patient manually into the desired position.

Answer 1

When a patient is unable to assist by raising their buttocks, several steps can be taken to facilitate the process.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a patient is unable to assist by raising their buttocks, several steps can be taken to facilitate the process. The correct course of action in this situation is to:

1. Lower the head of the bed to a flat position.
2. Fold the top bed linens down to expose the patient minimally.
3. Help the patient to roll to a side-lying position.
4. Place the bedpan against the buttocks and tuck it down against the mattress, holding it in place.
5. Roll the patient onto their back as the bedpan is positioned under the buttocks.

The rationale for these steps is that correct placement of the bedpan prevents spillage.