Which of the following nursing interventions is likely to have the most impact on reducing friction when moving the 100-kg immobile client up in the bed?
a. Involving two personnel in the transfer
b. Lubricating pressure areas in contact with the sheets
c. Using a transfer board
d. Telling the client to keep his legs straight
C
The use of transfer boards, slide sheets, and slide boards reduces friction. When friction is re-duced between the client to be moved and the surface on which the client is lying, less force is required move to the client.
Involving two personnel in the transfer is not appropriate. Before lifting, assess the weight to be lifted and determine the assistance needed and the resources available.
Lubricating pressure areas is not appropriate for reducing friction while transferring the immobile client.
Telling the client to keep his legs straight is not appropriate for reducing friction. If the client can bend his knees as he is being moved up in the bed, friction is decreased.
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