Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Full-length
Two nurses are preparing to pull a client up in the bed. Which actions by the nurses are correct in regard to safe client handling? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
B, C, E
Rationale
Asking the client to cross arms, using a lifting device if needed, and flattening the bed or using slight Trendelenburg promote safe handling. The bed should be at working height, and elbows should stay close to the body.