An appropriate procedure to use when moving a client up in bed is for the nurse to:
A. Raise the head of the bed
B. Start by flexing the client's knees and hips
C. Place a pillow under the client's shoulders
D. Instruct the client to inhale and hold still
B
B. Ask client to flex knees with feet flat on bed.
A. Place client on back with head of bed flat. Enables nurse to assess body alignment. Reduces gravity's pull on client's upper body.
C. Remove pillow from under head and shoulders, and place pillow at head of bed.
D. Warn client to push with heels and elevate trunk while breathing out, thus moving toward head of bed on count of three.
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