The nurse wants to transfer the client from the bed to the chair by using a mechanical lift and cannot find help. Which is the most important action for the nurse to implement?
1. Assure the client that the lift is safe.
2. Use two safety chains on canvas sling.
3. Find help to assist with the transfer.
4. Double check the wheel locks on lift.
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3. To maneuver the client safely with a mechanical lift, the nurse must find an assis-tant to assist on the opposite side of the bed and to help hold the chair as the nurse lowers the client onto the chair.
1. Assuring the client about the safety of the lift is proper but is less important than ensuring the client's safety on the lift.
2. The chains attach to the sling, providing a strong bond between the lift and the sling, but the chains are not specifically designated as safety devices.
4. The nurse and the assistant check the wheel locks on the lift to prevent uninten-tional movement and, potentially, increasing the risk of injury to the client.
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