To Assist the Patient to a Sitting Position on the Side

question 11

Multiple Choice

To assist the patient to a sitting position on the side of the bed,what should the nurse do first?

• A)Raise the height of the bed.
• B)Raise the head of the bed 30 degrees.
• C)Turn the patient onto the side facing away from the nurse.
• D)Move the patient's legs over the side of the bed.

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