The nurse and nursing assistant are moving a client who slid down in the chair. What does the nurse encourage the assistant to avoid shearing when moving the client to a higher position in the chair?
A) Tilt the chair back when moving the client.
B) Lift the client, do not slide them.
C) Encourage the client to slide up without assistance.
D) Use a donut device while the client is in the chair.
B
Feedback:
Avoid shearing, a physical force that separates layers of tissue in opposite directions, such as when a seated client slides downward. Lifting the client and not sliding them will avoid the shearing forces that can tear the skin. Tilting the chair back is a safety hazard and may cause injury to the client. If the client proceeds alone, they will produce a shearing effect. A donut device may cause shearing and should not be used.
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