The nurse is caring for a client who has been on bed rest. The primary care provider has just written a new order for the client to sit in the chair three times a day
Which of the following actions will be most effective to transfer the client safely into the chair?
A) Have the client sit on the side of the bed for several minutes before moving to the chair.
B) Infuse an intravenous fluid bolus 15 minutes before transferring the client into the chair.
C) Position a friction-reducing sheet under the client.
D) Obtain a quad cane for the client to use as a transfer aid.
Ans: A
Having the client sit at the side of the bed minimizes the risk for blood pressure changes (orthostatic hypotension) that can occur with position change.
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