Author Question: A nurse is preparing a bed for a client who will return from surgery. Which should the nurse ensure ... (Read 58 times)

frankwu · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A nurse is preparing a bed for a client who will return from surgery. Which should the
nurse ensure so that the postoperative bed is beneficial for the client returning from
surgery?

A) Eliminate wrinkles on the existing linen making sure the bed is closed
B) Fan-fold top linens to the side next to the stretcher and tuck in tightly
C) Tuck in the top linens and blankets and fanfold to the foot of the bed
D) Fan-fold top linens to the side away from the stretcher and leave a tab on the top
linen for easy grasping

Question 2

A nurse is required to transfer an immobile client from the bed to the chair using a transfer board. What should the nurse do when transferring this client to the chair?

A) Position the chair at a 45-degree angle to the bed.
B) Ask the client to hold the arms of the chair for support.
C) Move the client into the chair by pulling the client's waist.
D) Raise the bed to a level higher than the chair.

Qarqy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
The nurse should position the chair at a 45-degree angle to the bed for easy transfer of the client to the chair. The nurse should not ask the client to hold the arms of the chair for support. The arms of the chair are kept out of the way to prevent the client from getting caught in it. The nurse should not move the client into the chair by pulling the client's waist. The nurse should seek the assistance of another nurse; as one nurse holds the client under the axillae from behind, the other nurse faces the wheelchair and supports the client's knees and legs. The bed must not be raised to a level higher than that of the chair.