A male client tells the nurse that he does not want to transfer from the bed to the chair using the mechanical lift device. Which response should the nurse use to facilitate the transfer with the lift device? (Select all that apply.)
1. Show client how the lift works.
2. Talk to client about prior transfers.
3. Plan another method for transferring.
4. Sedate client and wait for 15 minutes.
2, 3
2 and 3. The nurse lacks understanding of the client's rationale for refusing the transfer, so the nurse gathers information by questioning the client about previous experiences during transfers. The nurse then uses the data to plan another approach to the client transfer.
1. Showing the client how the lift works is a reasonable response; however, if the client has a concern that is not resolved by the demonstration, the client will refuse the transfer again.
4. Sedating the client is an unreasonable response to the client's refusal because the client did not request sedation and using sedation to facilitate a client transfer can be interpreted as unlawful restraint or battery because the nurse touches the client against the client's will.
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