A nurse has to move a weak client from the bed to the wheelchair to take the client to the x-ray unit of the healthcare facility. Which precaution should the nurse first take when assisting the client from the bed to the wheelchair?
A) Check for the presence of an IV, a catheter, or other equipment.
B) Put a transfer belt along the client's waist if the client is heavy.
C) Lock the wheels of the bed and wheelchair.
D) Place the wheelchair on the client's strong side.
A
Feedback:
The nurse should first check for the presence of an IV, a catheter, or other equipment before attempting to move the client from the bed to the wheelchair. After checking and considering appropriate action for this equipment, the nurse can place the wheelchair on the client's strong side, lock the wheels of the bed and the wheelchair, and put a transfer belt along the client's waist if the client is heavy.
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