The nurse transfers the client from the bed to the chair by using a mechanical lift. Which should the nurse do before leaving the client's room to ensure client safety?
1. Remove the sling from under the client.
2. Document client response to the transfer.
3. Secure the call bell within client's reach.
4. Return the base of the lift to its original position.
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3. To prevent client injury from unnecessary reaching or attempts to get up, the nurse places the call bell close to the client, makes sure the client can use the call bell, asks what the client needs, and assesses the client for safety before leaving the room.
1. The sling remains under the client while sitting in the chair as long as the sling does not increase the risk of skin breakdown or client discomfort. With the sling in place, the nurse facilitates transferring the client to the original position.
2. The nurse must document the client response to the transfer; however, to prevent cross-contamination, infection control practices prevent documentation in the client's room, unless the equipment is sanitized before being removed from the room, because standard precautions mandate that all clients be considered potential reservoirs of pathogens.
4. The base may be left open and stored over the bed while the client is in the chair. Once the client is back in bed, the lift is returned to the original position and removed from the room.
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