The nurse and the UAP are preparing to logroll a client who has a spinal injury. The nurse will ask the UAP to obtain what assistive device prior to beginning the procedure?

A. Trochanter roll
B. Hydraulic lift
C. Friction-reducing device
D. Foot board


Answer: C

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A patient is being prepared to receive conscious sedation for a procedure. Which of the following will the nurse most likely do when administering the conscious sedation medication?

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