Which does the nurse implement to ensure client safety when transferring the client with a mechanical lift?
1. Adjusting the base of the lift to the widest point possible
2. Using extra-long chains to support the client's torso
3. Asking the client to hold the head up while in the sling
4. Instructing client to hold the chains during the transfer
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1. The nurse ensures client safety while transferring a client with a mechanical lift by securing the base of the lift at its widest point according to agency policy and manu-facturer's instructions. A wide base provides a solid foundation to move the client and is necessary because the client's weight will shift during the transfer; if the base is not wide enough to support the shift in weight, the lift will tip over and injure the client.
2. The nurse uses the longer chain to support the client's legs.
3. The client lies in a supine position with the head relaxed on a small pillow if ne-cessary.
4. The nurse instructs the client to cross the arms on the chest because the sling wraps around the client very tightly, potentially resulting in injury. In addition, the client should not hold onto the sling or the chains to prevent client injury from pinching.
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