Which assistive devices would be appropriate for the nurse to use when assisting an unconscious client from the bed to the stretcher?
Select all that apply.
1. Transfer belt
2. Transfer board
3. Hydraulic lift
4. Low-friction sheet
5. Egg crate mattress
Correct Answer: 2,3,4
The transfer board can help slide the client from bed to stretcher, whereas the hydraulic lift will allow the nurse to lift the client onto the stretcher. The lift can be particularly helpful if the client is large in size. A low-friction sheet allows the nurse to slide the client with reduced drag, requiring less energy to make the move. Transfer belts would not be helpful when moving the unconscious client from bed to stretcher. Egg crate mattresses increase drag, and therefore increase the amount of energy required to slide the client. Placing a low-friction sheet over the egg crate can reduce this drag.
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