A postoperative client is being transferred from the stretcher to ...

[maychende]

A postoperative client is being transferred from the stretcher to the bed. Which of the following transfer techniques will be used to safety relocate this client? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Use a padded transfer board.
  2. Locate an extra transfer person on the side of the stretcher.
  3. Lock the wheels on both the stretcher and the bed.
  4. Keep the bed anchored against the back wall.
  5. Slide the client first to the edge of the stretcher.
  6. Use the count of five to move the client.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to administer an ACE inhibitor to a client. Which of the following should the nurse do prior to implementing this medication? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Monitor peripheral circulation.
  2. Administer 1 hour before meals.
  3. Provide with prescribed diuretic.
  4. Headache is a common side effect after the first dose.
  5. A fever is a common side effect.
  6. Provide after a full meal.

[ryansturges]

Answer to Question 1

1, 3, 5
Techniques to safely transfer a client from a stretcher to a bed include: use a padded transfer board; lock the wheels on both the stretcher and the bed; slide the client first to the edge of the stretcher. An extra transfer person should be located on the side of the bed and not on the side of the stretcher. The head of the bed should be placed about a foot from the wall. The transfer will usually commence on the count of three.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 4
Nursing interventions to implement prior to administering an ACE inhibitor include monitor peripheral circulation, monitor clients with diabetes for hypoglycemia, administer 1 hour before meals, discontinue diuretics 2 to 3 days before beginning ACE inhibitor therapy, and headache may occur 2 to 4 hours after the first dose and should subside spontaneously.