A client is discharged to his daughter's home. He weighs 250 pounds and is immobile. The nurse should instruct the daughter on the use of a:
A) three-person lift.
B) transfer with a gait belt.
C) hydraulic lift.
D) stand-up assist lift.
Ans: C
Feedback:
A hydraulic lift is a mechanical device that permits a client to be transferred from the bed to a chair.
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