pregnancy
what is DVT
blood clots in the deep veins, usually the legs
aging-related condition causes a stooped posture that can make it uncomfortable to lie prone?
Hyperkyphosis, GERD
an acceptable way of gaining your clients attention
announce presence, maintain eye contact, waving or tapping shoulder
what is a mobility impairment defined as
decreased capacity to move one or more extremities, lack of strength needed to walk, grasp objects, or lift objects
where do you stand to lead a visually impaired client
forward, to the left
gestational diabetes can lead to what secondary conditions if left untreated
preterm birth, preeclampsia, infant respiratory distress syndrome
"do" for communicating with elderly
box 11.1
what is a "dont" for communicating with hearing impaired clients
chew gum
what should you include prior to the intake with a mobility impaired client
a rest period
communication "do" for visually impaired
state directional changes ahead of time, use descriptive words
what weeks make up the second trimester
15-28
"dont" for communicating with the eldery
boxx 11.1
if your client reads lips, what is a do and a dont
dont exaggerate movements, do use facial expressions
communication "do" for a client in a wheel chair
sit eye level for the intake
What is a tip for linens used with visually impaired clients
use contrasting colors
at what point is supine position a risk
22
What makes a client frail?
over 3 on fried criteria
what should you avoid with a client wearing hearing aids
avoid moving hands close to ears and down the neck
an adaptation for a client staying in their wheelchair for massage
tripod position with face rest clipped to table
tip for handing objects to visually impaired clients
touch to the back of hand
an alternative to sidelying to avoid supine hypotensive syndrome
left lateral tilt position
hyperkyphosis can have what secondary condition
osteoprosis
What should you establish with a hearing impaired client prior to massaging?
a non verbal communication system
where do wheelchair users primarily have tension and trigger points
forearms, shoulders, chest, arms
What is a "do" for when a client has a service animal
walk on opposite side to not distract