The nurse is caring for a client who has a lower body injury and who is able to partially assist with transfers. The nurse should:
A) use a pull sheet whenever moving the client.
B) manually roll the client to the side of the bed.
C) provide the client with an overhead trapeze.
D) teach the client to pull up with the headboard.
Ans: C
Feedback:
Overhead trapezes may provide handholds for clients to assist with transfers and repositioning. The headboard should not normally be used for this purpose. A pull sheet may be unnecessary if the client can partially assist.
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