An Appropriate Technique for the Nurse to Implement When Moving

question 17

Multiple Choice

An appropriate technique for the nurse to implement when moving a patient out of bed to a chair with a mechanical lift is to:

• A)lower the height of the bed.
• B)lower the head of the bed.
• C)place the sling from shoulders to knees.
• D)keep the check valve open when the patient is seated in the chair.

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Definitions:

Emotional Support

Assistance provided through empathy and concern, offering comfort and reassurance during times of stress.

Repression

A defense mechanism proposed by Freud, wherein unpleasant memories, desires, or thoughts are excluded from conscious awareness.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals to manage anxiety or distress, often unconsciously.

Stress

A psychological and physical response to internal or external demands or stressors, characterized by feelings of tension, challenge, or strain.