When Assisting a Client from the Bed into a Wheelchair

question 24

Multiple Choice

When assisting a client from the bed into a wheelchair, the nurse assesses the client standing up and notices the client is weak and unsteady. What would be the recommended nursing intervention in this situation?

• A) Allow the client to keep standing for several minutes until balance returns.
• B) Use the call bell to summon the assistance of another nurse.
• C) Return the client to the bed.
• D) Place the client into the wheelchair.

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