A nurse is caring for a client with paraplegia. Which would be most helpful for the client to use to pull up to a sitting position?
A) Side rail
B) Trapeze
C) Bed cradle
D) An intravenous (IV) pole
B
Feedback:
The nurse should tell the client to use the trapeze attached to a large overhead frame of the bed to pull up to a sitting position. Side rails help the client to change position or roll over on the side when in bed. A bed cradle is used to prevent the bedclothes from touching all or part of the client's body. An IV standard is attached to a hospital bed to hold bags for IV or blood therapy.
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