When Transferring a Client from Bed to a Stretcher, the Nurses

question 34

Multiple Choice

When transferring a client from bed to a stretcher, the nurses working together turn the client to position a transfer board partially underneath the patient. What is the rationale for using a transfer board in this procedure?

• A) To lift the client off the bed.
• B) To slide the board with the client onto the stretcher.
• C) To reduce friction as the client is pulled laterally onto the stretcher.
• D) To protect the client's head from hitting the headboard.

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