The nurse is making beds on the medical-surgical unit. What would the nurse do differently when making a surgical bed versus an open unoccupied bed? Select all that apply
1. Strip the bed.
2. Do not tuck, miter, or toe-pleat the top covers.
3. Fold top sheets into a triangle at the side of the bed.
4. Place pillows on the chair beside the bed.
5. Raise the bed to a comfortable working height.
Correct Answer: 2,3,4
When making a surgical bed, the top covers would not be tucked, mitered, or pleated, but rather folded to the side of the bed, forming a triangle, so the bed is prepared for the client to slide from the stretcher to the bed. Pillows are removed from the bed and placed in the chair at the side of the bed because they will be in the way when the client is transferred from the stretcher. The bed should always be raised to a comfortable working height to avoid back strain for the nurse when making a bed, and the old linen should be stripped prior to making the fresh bed.
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