The nurse is planning care for a client who has limited bed mobility. What instruction should be given to the assistive personnel who will be caring for this client? Select all that apply
1. Place a turn sheet on the bed.
2. Always use two personnel to move the client.
3. Stand at the head of the bed to pull the client up.
4. Slide the client toward the head of the bed.
5. Encourage the client to assist as possible.
1; 2; 5
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