The nurse attempts to transfer a totally dependent patient from a stretcher to a bed. What is the best step to reduce the musculoskeletal risk factors?
a. Use a mechanical lift to transfer the patient.
b. Use a wide base of support when transferring.
c. Ask a coworker to help transfer the patient unaided.
d. Use transfer roller sheet when transferring.
D
The nurse uses a friction-reducing device, such as a transfer roller sheet, when transferring an immobile patient who is unable to assist in the transfer. A mechanical lift is a hydraulic device, such as a sling-style or ceiling-mount mechanical lift, used to safely transfer immobile patients who can sit or stand during the transfer. The American Nurses Association's national campaign Handle With Care emphasizes the use of assistive devices to decrease the risk of injury and recommends virtually no manual lifting. Do not rely on body mechanics alone to prevent injury. Overexertion is the primary reason for work-related injury in the healthcare setting.
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