The nurse is teaching other caregivers about using a mechanical lift. What should the nurse include in the instructions focusing on patient safety?
a. Place the base of the lift under the side of the bed.
b. Use extra-long chains to support the pa-tient's torso.
c. Ask the patient to hold the head up while in the sling.
d. Instruct the patient to hold the chains dur-ing the transfer.
A
The nurse ensures patient safety while transferring a patient with a mechanical lift by securing the base of the lift under the side of the bed. The base will also be set at its widest point for stability. The longer chain is used to support the patient's legs. The patient lies in a supine position with the head relaxed on a small pillow if necessary. The nurse instructs the patient to cross the arms on the chest because the sling wraps around the patient very tightly, potentially resulting in injury.
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