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English translation: passive mobilization to assist the patient to a sitting position on the edge of the bed

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German term or phrase:passiv an die Bettkante mobilisiert
English translation:passive mobilization to assist the patient to a sitting position on the edge of the bed
Entered by: barbarameyer

15:28 Mar 6, 2016
German to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical: Health Care
German term or phrase: passiv an die Bettkante mobilisiert
Der Patient ab dem 15.11.15 passiv an die Bettkante mobilisiert werden. Mittlerweile erfolgt regelmaeßig die Mobilisation in den Sessel bis 90 min.

Does this mean the patient can move to the edge of the bed on his own (passiv)?
Marcus Malabad
Canada
passive mobilization to assist the patient to a sitting position on the edge of the bed
Explanation:
...is how I read it. Not sure if there is a more concise way of saying it in English.


A patient has been on bed rest for a few days and is getting up for the first time. What is the best nursing intervention for this patient?
Assist the patient to a sitting position on the edge of the bed.
https://quizlet.com/112549832/chapter-8-flash-cards/
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barbarameyer
Grading comment
Thank you to Barbara and Anne for the help!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +2passive mobilization to assist the patient to a sitting position on the edge of the bed
barbarameyer
Summary of reference entries provided
Video of "passiv an die Bettkante mobilisiert"
Anne Schulz

Discussion entries: 3





  

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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
passive mobilization to assist the patient to a sitting position on the edge of the bed


Explanation:
...is how I read it. Not sure if there is a more concise way of saying it in English.


A patient has been on bed rest for a few days and is getting up for the first time. What is the best nursing intervention for this patient?
Assist the patient to a sitting position on the edge of the bed.
https://quizlet.com/112549832/chapter-8-flash-cards/

barbarameyer
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
Thank you to Barbara and Anne for the help!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Ramey Rieger (X): Assist...is more concise. have a happy monday
13 hrs
agree  Gudrun Maydorn (X)
1 day 21 mins
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Reference comments


5 hrs peer agreement (net): +1
Reference: Video of "passiv an die Bettkante mobilisiert"

Reference information:
https://www.thieme.de/de/pflegepaedagogik/18-lagern-mobilisi...

Anne Schulz
Germany
Works in field
Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in category: 182

Peer comments on this reference comment (and responses from the reference poster)
agree  Ramey Rieger (X)
9 hrs
  -> Thanks Ramey :-)
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