A nurse is caring for a client with paraplegia. Which would be most helpful to hold the blood for a blood transfusion for the client?
A) Side rail
B) Trapeze
C) Bed cradle
D) An IV pole
D
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An IV pole is attached to a hospital bed to hold bags for IV or blood therapy. The nurse should tell the client to use the trapeze attached to a large overhead frame of the bed to pull up to a sitting position. Side rails help the client to change position or roll over on the side when in bed. A bed cradle is used to prevent the bedclothes from touching all or part of the client's body.
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