When Transferring a Patient from Bed to Chair Using a Mechanical

question 3

Multiple Choice

When transferring a patient from bed to chair using a mechanical lift, the nurse should:

• A) put the bed in the lowest position.
• B) position the sling under the patient from the top of the head to the buttocks.
• C) lower the far bed rail.
• D) widen the stance of the lift's base and lock it.

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