A nurse instructing a nursing assistant about moving older adult patients in bed should intervene after observing the nursing assistant:
a. using simple language.
b. avoiding jerky movements.
c. avoiding sudden movements.
d. pulling the patient across bed linens.
D
The skin of older adults is more fragile and susceptible to injury. When moving or transferring older adults, it is essential to avoid pulling them across bed linens because this may cause shearing or tearing of the skin. The nurse should explain each step in simple language and avoid jerky, sudden movements.
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