The nurse observes the CNA who is changing a patient's bed. Which action demonstrates that the CNA requires additional teaching?
a. Lifting the patient on the draw sheet to the stretcher.
b. Pulling the draw sheet out from under the patient.
c. Rolling the patient to the side to change the draw sheet.
d. Using the gait belt to lift the patient from the bed to a wheelchair.
B
Pulling linens out from under a patient instead of rolling or lifting the patient causes a shearing type of skin tear. Use of a lift sheet, rolling the patient from side to side, and the use of the gait belt are recommended.
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