positioning

positioning,

a nursing intervention from the Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) defined as deliberative placement of the patient or a body part to promote physiologic and/or psychologic well-being. See also Nursing Interventions Classification.

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positioning [pŏ-zĭ´shun-ing]

in the nursing interventions classification, a nursing intervention defined as deliberate placement of the patient or a body part to promote physiological and/or psychological well-being.

intraoperative positioning in the nursing interventions classification, a nursing intervention defined as moving the patient or body part to promote surgical exposure while reducing the risk of discomfort and complication.

neurologic positioning in the nursing interventions classification, a nursing intervention defined as the achievement of optimal, appropriate body alignment for the patient experiencing or at risk for spinal cord injury or vertebral irritability.

wheelchair positioning in the nursing interventions classification, a nursing intervention defined as the placement of a patient in a properly selected wheelchair to enhance comfort, promote skin integrity, and foster independence.

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positioning

passive arrangement of the head, trunk or limbs in order to obtain the optimum x-ray image, or to make a physical clinical examination, e.g. palpation of the abdomen.

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positioning equipment

devices to hold limbs or head and neck in a predetermined position for radiographic or other examination.

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positioning

Osteopathy A method for determining, in a painful joint or muscle, the point of minimum pain; PT relaxes and relieves the pressure and strain on a musculoskeletal group and ↓ spasms. See Osteopathy Psychology Body language–eg, use of arms or crossed legs to face the other person and indicate to a potential sexual partner, interest in closing the physical space between 'preditor' and 'prey.'. See Preening behavior.

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Patient discussion about positioning.

Q. Please tell me what possible changes in body should I look for, as an indication for a positive sign? I had done my home pregnancy test and found it to be negative and I know they are not much reliable….…….soon I will meet doctor. Please tell me what possible changes in body should I look for, as an indication for a positive sign?

A. i think that pregnancy tests are one of the most reliable test there is...it is considered a 99.99% accurate. and you can also do 2-3 tests from different brands in order to minimize that chance also.

Q. Has anyone had any positive weight loss or maintenance from drinking milk?

A. I’m not sure where you got the idea that milk is a diet helper… maybe because drinking a lot of it will give you diarrhea? Milk itself has calories and actually it is highly recommended by alternative Dr. to reduce the amount of milk you eat everyday. And from a good reason. Billion Chinese don’t eat milk and live happy, thin and long life!

Q. The HIV test came back POSITIVE! My very close friend 'Demonte'. One day in December as he was returning from a business trip, his wife met him at the airport with terrible news. During a routine pregnancy check up, her doctor had administered an HIV test along with other blood-work. The HIV test came back POSITIVE! The doctor wanted to begin administering drugs immediately but the cost of these drugs here when compared to their family income was prohibitive. I helped him with some of my savings. He already sold his favorite sentimental car to save his precious wife. Now i want to know is there any NATURAL medicine to cure this? Hope it costs less and available.

A. there are no effective natural remedy for HIV. the medications are very hard ones that try to control the virus from spreading (cannot eliminate it though). no herbal remedy or nutrition change will do that.