Q: Mr. Arnez has returned from having a lumbar puncture. Hishealthcare provider's orders state that he is to remain supine for thenext 12 hours.What do you say to the client to explain what is meant by the supineposition?When Mr. Arnez is allowed out of bed, you evaluate his fall risk anddetermine that he will need some assistance. List at least threeprinciples related to safe movement in and out of bed.Mr. Arnez has become very weak and confused. It has beendetermined that he should not ambulate unassisted. However, hecontinues to get out of his bed or chair unassisted. Discuss the firstnursing actions you would implement in order to provide for Mr.Arnez's safety.

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Phlebotomy Essentials

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