A nurse frequently needs to change the soiled linen and body position of a client who is confined to bed and has a decreased level of consciousness. Which of the following general principles should the nurse follow?
A) Fasten drainage tubes to the bed linen.
B) Tuck in pillows and positioning devices.
C) Raise the bed to the height of the nurse's elbow.
D) Change the client's position every half hour.
C
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When caring for clients, the nurse should raise the bed to the height of his or her elbow. The nurse should also change the position of a client who is confined to bed at least every 2 hours, ask for the assistance of at least one other caregiver, remove pillows and positioning devices, unfasten drainage tubes from the bed linen, and use a low-friction fabric or gel-filled plastic sheet, among other things.
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