You Are Moving an Elderly Patient Down the Stairs Using

question 37

Multiple Choice

You are moving an elderly patient down the stairs using a stair chair.The patient is alert and very anxious.What should you do prior to moving the patient to prevent her from grabbing the railing and causing you to fall?

• A) Explain to the patient what you are doing and advise her to hold her hands together and not let go until you are finished moving her.
• B) Gently tie the patient's hands together until you are downstairs to prevent her from unconsciously grabbing the railing.
• C) Use a strap to safely secure the patient's arms to the chair without causing any loss of circulation to the patient's extremities.
• D) Place the patient on oxygen during the move to calm her down.

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