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Procedure #20
CNA Procedure: Lateral Position
Step Number | Step |
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Step 1 | Do initial steps. |
Step 2 | Place resident in supine position. |
Step 3 | Move resident to side of bed closest to you. |
Step 4 | Cross resident's arms over chest. |
Step 5 | Slightly bend knee of nearest leg to you or cross nearest leg over farthest leg at ankle. |
Step 6 | Place you hands under resident's shoulder blade and buttock. Turn resident away from you onto side. |
Step 7 | Place supportive padding behind back, between knees, and ankles and under top arm. |
Step 8 | Do final steps. |