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I have a nephrostomy tube just placed on my right. how do i sleep with it? secure it to my leg, or hang it off the bed? also can i sleep on my back?
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Sleep on left: You will likely be most comfortable sleeping on your left side if possible. Sleeping on your back may be possible if extra dressings are placed to pad the area around the tube. It is not a good idea to hang the tube off the bed as it this tension might dislodge the tube internally and/or cause pain. Best to lay bag beside you in bed and do not anchor to anything in case you turn in your sleep
Answered 4/24/2019
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