Author Question: To assist the client to a sitting position on the side of the bed, the nurse should first: A. ... (Read 56 times)

leo leo · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

To assist the client to a sitting position on the side of the bed, the nurse should first:

A. Raise the height of the bed
B. Raise the head of the bed 30 degrees
C. Turn the client onto the side facing the nurse
D. Move the client's legs over the side of the bed

Question 2

It is recommended that every household prepare a ____________.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

gcook · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
B. With client in supine position, raise head of bed 30 degrees; this decreases amount of work needed by client and nurse to raise client to sitting position.
A. The bed is positioned at waist level.
C. The client is turned to face the nurse after the head of the bed is raised 30 degrees.
D. The client's legs are positioned over the edge of the bed after the head of the bed is raised and the client is turned to face the nurse.

Answer to Question 2

disaster supply kit
Every household should prepare a disaster supply kit that includes basic items (water, can opener, utility knife, food, first-aid kit, identification, etc.) but items unique to members of the household, like hearing aid batteries or an extra pair of glasses.