TP - SIDE LYING

• In PLACING CLIENT IN SIDE LYING POSITION, what is the rationale behind "Position the client on the side with the head supported on a low pillow"?

  Relieves pressure on the sacrum and heels, pillow prevents lateral flexion of neck and fatigue in sternocleidomastoid
• In PLACING CLIENT IN SIDE LYING POSITION, what is the rationale behind "Tucks pillow along the patient's back"?

  Supports natural lumbar curvature
• In PLACING CLIENT IN SIDE LYING POSITION, what is the rationale behind "Brings the underlying arm forward, flex it and rest onto the pillow in front of the body. Put hand rollers if needed"?

  Prevents internal rotation of thighs and adduction of legs and rotation of spine
• In PLACING CLIENT IN SIDE LYING POSITION what is the rationale behind "Places pillow lengthwise under the top leg"?

  Prevent pressure caused by weight of the top leg resting on lower leg
• In PLACING CLIENT IN SIDE LYING POSITION what is the rationale behind "Supports the feet at right angle"?

  Prevents plantar flexion