When working with a patient who is being placed on an air mattress/overlay, the nurse should:
a. apply the preinflated overlay over the standard mattress.
b. bring any plastic strips or flaps around the corners of the bed mattress.
c. administer an analgesic after the patient is moved onto the mattress.
d. keep clamps or pins attached to the sheets to keep them in place over the mattress.
B
When preparing an air mattress/overlay, bring any plastic strips or flaps around the corners of the bed mattress. This secures the air mattress in place. Apply a deflated mattress flat over the surface of the bed mattress. The decision to administer analgesic would be based on the patient's condition rather than on the procedure. Pins and other sharps should not be used, to avoid puncturing an air mattress.
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