The Nurse and an Assistant Are Moving a Dependent Patient

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse and an assistant are moving a dependent patient from the supine to the lateral position.Which should the nurse implement to begin repositioning?

• A) Support the upper arm and leg with pillows.
• B) Move the patient away from the center toward a side of the bed.
• C) Elevate the patient's head with two or three pillows.
• D) Wedge a pillow under the abdomen and chest.