Bed Mobility

Question 1

Orthostatic hypotension

Answer 1

is brought on by a sudden change in body position, most often when shifting from lying down to standing. This type of hypotension usually lasts only a few seconds or minutes.

Question 2

Non verbral communication

Answer 2

• communication through body language and facial expression including gestures and eye contact.
  i. EX: Therapist enter pt room. Therapist gesture get up and points to the adjacent chair to bed.