The nurse transfers the patient from the bed to the chair using a mechanical lift. Which should the nurse do before leaving the patient's room to ensure patient safety?
a. Remove the sling from under the patient.
b. Document patient response to the transfer.
c. Secure the call bell within the patient's reach.
d. Return the base of the lift to its original position.
C
To prevent patient injury from unnecessary reaching or attempts to get up, the nurse places the call bell close to the patient, makes sure that the patient can use the call bell, asks what the patient needs, and assesses the patient for safety before leaving the room. The sling remains under the patient while the patient is sitting in the chair as long as it does not increase the risk of skin breakdown or patient discomfort. With the sling in place, the nurse facilitates transferring the patient to the original position. The base may be left open and stored over the bed while the pa-tient is in the chair. Once the patient is back in bed, the lift is returned to the original position and removed from the room.
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