The student nurse knows that is important to provide clients with a neat, wrinkle-free bed. Making mitered corners gives a neat appearance and keeps the sheet secured under the mattress
What is the correct sequence for the student nurse to make a mitered corner? 1 . Drop the triangle over the side of the bed
2 . Pick up the selvage edge nearest the foot of the bed
3 . Tuck the hanging edge under the mattress
4 . Fold down a triangle on the bed
5 . Tuck the hanging part of the sheet under the mattress
A) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B) 2, 4, 5, 1, 3
C) 3, 1, 2, 4, 5
D) 4, 2, 5, 3, 1
B
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Pick up the selvage edge nearest the foot of the bed. Fold down a triangle on the bed. Tuck the hanging part of the sheet under the mattress. Drop the triangle over the side of the bed. Tuck the hanging edge under the mattress.
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