Two nurses are preparing to transfer a client from the stretcher to the bed. Which is a safe and efficient action to complete this task?
1. The nurse pulling the client onto the bed enlarges the base of support by moving the feet apart laterally.
2. The nurse pushing the object moves one foot forward.
3. The nurse pushing faces the head of the bed.
4. The nurse pulling faces the foot of the bed.
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Rationale 1: The nurse who is pushing the client from the stretcher to the bed would put one foot forward to provide leverage. This nurse faces the direction the client is to be moved and widens the base of support in the direction the client is to be moved.
Rationale 2: The nurse who is pushing the client from the stretcher to the bed would put one foot forward to provide leverage. This nurse faces the direction the client is to be moved and widens the base of support in the direction the client is to be moved.
Rationale 3: The nurse who is pushing the client from the stretcher to the bed would put one foot forward to provide leverage. This nurse faces the direction the client is to be moved and widens the base of support in the direction the client is to be moved.
Rationale 4: The nurse who is pushing the client from the stretcher to the bed would put one foot forward to provide leverage. This nurse faces the direction the client is to be moved and widens the base of support in the direction the client is to be moved.
Global Rationale: The nurse who is pushing the client from the stretcher to the bed would put one foot forward to provide leverage. This nurse faces the direction the client is to be moved and widens the base of support in the direction the client is to be moved.
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