NUR bah1121 ATI med surg study

semi-fowler - 30d; prevent tube regurgitation and aspiration fowler 45 - NG, suctioning, vent, abdomen surgery drainage high-fowler 90 - lung expansion; sever dyspnea prone - abdomen, oral/throat surgery drainage lateral - side, 3 pillows, sleep sims - oral drainage between sims/lateral orthopneic - sit; arms on bed table (copd) trendelenburg - head below feet; venous return Reverse T - feet below head; gastric emptying, esophogeal reflux I - Emergent - highest priority; life threatening injuring with high possibility of survival when stabilized II - Urgent - major injurys, not yet life threatening; can wait 45-60 for treatment III - Nonurgent - minor injuries, do not need immediate attention IV - Expectant - not expected to live and will be allowed to die naturally; provide comfort not restorative care