A nurse is required to transfer an immobile client from the bed to the chair using a
transfer board. Which should the nurse do when transferring this client to the chair?
A) Position the chair at a 45-degree angle to the bed
B) Ask the client to hold the arms of the chair for support
C) Move the client into the chair by pulling the client's waist
D) Raise the bed to a level higher than that of the chair
A
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