Student nurses are turning a client in bed. In order to move the client to the edge of the bed, which positioning instruction is best to give the client when using the friction-reducing sheet?
A) Cross the arms across the chest and keep the legs straight.
B) Cross the arms across the chest and cross the legs.
C) Keep the arms at the sides and the legs crossed.
D) Keep the arms folded loosely at the abdomen and the legs straight.
Ans: B
The nurse would ask the client to cross the arms across the chest, and cross the legs. This facilitates the turning motion and protects the client's arms during the move. Or, if the client is able, the nurse may ask the client to assist by grasping the bed rail on the side toward which the client is turning.
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