Author Question: The nurse chooses to use a mechanical lift to move an obese immobile client. The nurse recogniz-es ... (Read 66 times)

Brittanyd9008 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse chooses to use a mechanical lift to move an obese immobile client. The nurse recogniz-es that the positive outcomes for both the client and the staff resulting from this intervention will be: (Select all that apply.)

1. Less of the client's body will be dragged along the sheets during the transfer
2. There will be less chance of injuring the skin on the client's elbows and buttocks
3. The staff involved in the transfer will have less likelihood of self-injury
4. The staff will have a greater degree of control over the move
5. The client will feel physically safer during the transfer
6. The move will be accomplished more quickly

Question 2

The nurse recognizes that facilitating correct body alignment for a dependent client may well re-sult in which of the following positive client outcomes? (Select all that apply.)

1. A comfortable night's sleep
2. Minimized activity intolerance
3. Muscle tone that promotes ambulation
4. Reduction of falls caused by general weakness
5. Minimal strain placed on the spinal column
6. Increased socialization, resulting in peace of mind

Danny Ewald · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1, 2, 3, 4
Mechanical lifts raise the client off the surface of the bed, thereby preventing friction, tearing, or shearing of the client's delicate skin; it also protects the nurse and other staff from injury. There is no guarantee that the move will be quicker or that the client will feel safer.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Correct body alignment reduces strain on musculoskeletal structures, aids in maintaining ade-quate muscle tone, promotes comfort, and contributes to balance and conservation of energy. Although a client experiencing the benefits of proper body alignment and thus experiencing the positive outcomes may well experience increased peace of mind, there is not a clear connection between the two.