MedSelfEd Patient Education: Care Task Slide 4 of 18 - Getting Out of Bed After Abdominal or Chest Surgery

PostCare™ Tasks for
 Hysterectomy Removal of the Uterus
Thursday, May 16, 2024


 


 
Move the bedcovers well out of the way. Move nearer to the side of the bed. Pivot your body and legs so that you are sitting with your legs dangling over the side of the bed. Hold the mattress with your hands for support and keep your back straight.
 
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