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  1. High Fowlers and increased ICP? - NCLEX Exam, Programs - allnurses

    Jan 16, 2014 · High Fowler's decreases ICP 'cause it allows for drainage by gravity. This is why when someone had an SCI and their blood pressure spikes, the absolute first thing you do is put them in …

  2. I'm confused: HOB up then O2, or O2 then HOB up - allnurses

    Apr 19, 2013 · Answer is 4 but I would think that Position high fowler's would be first followed by oxygen because repositioning also assists in Airway. Is it airway because it's a medical emergency? I know, …

  3. Eviscerated wound - Nursing Student Assistance - allnurses

    Jul 3, 2012 · Which is the nurses priority nursing action? Place the patient in low-Fowlers position or Call the nurses station for assistance

  4. Positioning after Total Hip Replacement - General Nursing Support

    Nov 8, 2008 · Hi guys, the position after THR is Semi-Fowler? But my textbook says is "supine". I really confused why use Semi-Fowler instead of supine. Could someone help me out please? Thanks for …

  5. Pulmonary embolism - nurse's actions - Nursing Student Assistance

    Jul 4, 2007 · Clot-type embolus (PE) have them sitting up high-Fowler's to expand the lung tissue, facilitate lung aeration and reduce "dead space" as much as possible. Air embolus: left …

  6. Chest tube is accidentally pulled out, why occlusive dressing?

    Jan 18, 2012 · Here is the info I have found regarding the appropriate action when a chest tube is accidentally pulled out: Kaplan: "If the chest tube becomes dislodged, apply pressure over the …

  7. nclex question...can someone please answer this question?

    Dec 24, 2009 · A. Placing them in a High-Fowler's position decreases ICP by decreasing venous pooling and allowing blood to drain from the cranial vault. ( I think that's correct anyway, someone correct me …

  8. Semi-fower position really helps abdominal pain? - allnurses

    Nov 2, 2013 · Hi guys I just got feedback from two essays. I addressed position change for reducing abdominal pain and dyspnoea, but my mentor commented that i have to be more specific about …

  9. Patient positioning after epidural - Ob/Gyn Nursing - allnurses

    Aug 14, 2016 · How do you position your patients after they have an epidural placed? I have always had them either left or right lateral, with the HOB elevated to a slight semi fowler's to keep the dermatone …

  10. patients w/ pneumothorax - MICU, SICU - allnurses

    Oct 11, 2008 · Studies have shown that after needle biopsy/intrapleural drainage, there is no difference in post-procedure outcome related to positioning. Generally, to limit exacerbating VQ mismatch, …