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Procedure Fowler’s Positioning






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                              7          Rest head against mattress on the pillow


                              8          Use pillow to support arms and hands if the patient does not have


                                         voluntary control or use of hands and arm


                              9          Position pillow at lower back


                             10          Place pillow or roll under thigh



                             11          Support calves with pillows


                             12          Make the patient comfortable


                             13          Document and report




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