The nurse positions the client on the sling, wheels the lift into position, and connects the sling to the lift. Which are priority safety measures prior to lifting the client?
1. Locking the wheels of the lift
2. Opening the base to the widest position
3. Lowering the side rails
4. Checking that the hooks are correctly placed and that matching chains are of equal length
5. Facing the hooks toward the client
1, 2, 3, 4
Rationale 1: The wheels should be locked to prevent movement.
Rationale 2: The base should be widened to prevent tipping.
Rationale 3: The side rails should be lowered to prevent bumping the client into the side rails when lifted.
Rationale 4: Unequal chains could result in dropping the client, and improperly placed hooks could scratch the client.
Rationale 5: Hooks should be turned away from the client.
Global Rationale: The wheels should be locked to prevent movement, the base widened to prevent tipping, and the side rails lowered to prevent bumping the client into the side rails when lifted. Unequal chains could result in dropping the client, and improperly placed hooks could scratch the client. Hooks should be turned away from the client.
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