A nurse is observing an assistive personnel who is using a mechanical lift with a hammock sling to transfer a patient from the bed to a chair. The nurse should intervene if the AP
A.Places the sling under the patient from shoulders to knees
B. Leaves the bed in the lowest position throughout the procedure.
C.Locks the hydraulic valve before attaching the sling to the lift
D. Raises the head of the bed to a sitting position just before transfer
B. Leaves the bed in the lowest position throughout the procedure.
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