Helping The Patient Regain Mobility
Dangling legs To help the patient support himself in a dangling position, move an overbed table in front of him and place a pillow on it. Sitting Seat the patient in a chair with armrests and a straight back, with his lower back against the rear of the chair, feet flat on the floor, hips and knees at right angles, and upper body straight. Rest his forearms on the armrests. Walking Provide a path unimpeded by equipment and other objects, and avoid overexertion. If necessary, hold the patient so you can control his upper and lower body and any lateral movements.