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1. Move a patient's helpless body to move his or her

own body.

• For example, the patient is paralyzed and after
surgery.
The 2. Promote wound healing process. Changing the

Purpose 3. position will work

promotes blood flow to the wound.

Of 4. Helps restore muscle tonnes. If the muscles are not

moving it will be weak, shrinking, and contractures.
Positioning 5. Promotes blood flow to the affected area. Examples

are parts prominent, scapula, spine, spine and ankle.
Clients 6. Avoid complications. Examples of pressure sores

(decubitus) and contraction are examples.

7. Increase comfort.

8. Provide an appropriate position for a procedure.

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