What are the recommended positions for a patient in bed and in a chair, and what exercises can be done to improve their mobility?
Recommended positions for a patient in bed
Recommended positions for a patient in a chair
Exercises to improve mobility
The position in bed should be changed regularly to avoid complications such as pressure ulcers and thrombosis
The patient should be encouraged to sit and stand as soon as possible
The recommended position for a patient in a chair is with the hips flexed at a right angle and the knees forming a right angle or slightly more
Exercises to improve mobility include flexion and extension of the limbs, rotation of the trunk, and selective activation of the abdominal and lower limb muscles