To transfer the patient who has normal weight bearing and upper body strength out of bed to a chair, what should the nurse do?
a. Grab the patient under the axilla to lift.
b. Have the patient move forward with the weak side.
c. Have the patient put on shoes with nonskid soles.
d. Place the chair in a position 90 degrees opposite the bed.
C
Assist the patient to apply stable nonskid shoes. Nonskid soles decrease the risk of slipping during transfer. Always have the patient wear shoes during transfer; bare feet increase the risk for falls. A transfer belt allows the nurse to maintain stability of the patient during transfer and reduces the risk of falling. A transfer belt provides movement of the patient at the center of gravity. Patients should never be lifted by or under the arms. If the patient demonstrates weakness or paralysis of one side of the body, place a chair on the patient's strong side. The patient would move forward toward the strong side. Have the chair in position at a 45-degree angle to the bed.
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