The nurse needs to transfer the patient from the bed to the stretcher. The patient is unable to assist. Of the following, which would be the best technique for transferring the patient?
a. Using three nurses and a slide board
b. Using the three-person lift technique
c. Raising the head 30 degrees
d. Having the patient keeps arms to the side
A
Physical stress can be decreased significantly by the use of a slide board or a friction-reducing board positioned under a drawsheet beneath the patient. In addition, the patient is more comfortable using this method. The three-person lift for horizontal transfer from bed to stretcher is no longer recommended and, in fact, is discouraged. Lower the head of the bed as much as the patient can tolerate. This maintains alignment of the spinal column. Cross the patient's arms on the chest to prevent injury to the arms during transfer.
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