A practical nurse is assisting a client who is postoperative from abdominal surgery to transfer from the bed to a chair for the first time. Arrange the following actions in the correct sequence to ensure a safe transfer.
- 1Place the bed in its lowest position and ensure the wheels are locked.
- 2Assist the client to a sitting position on the edge of the bed.
- 3Secure a transfer belt snugly around the client's waist.
- 4Guide the client to stand, pivot, and lower into the chair.
Cevap
The correct order is to first secure and lower the bed, second assist the client to sit on the edge of the bed, third apply a transfer belt, and fourth guide the client to stand and pivot into the chair.
The correct sequence prioritizes client safety and fall prevention during a postoperative transfer. First, the bed must be secured in the lowest position with wheels locked to prevent movement. Second, the client should sit on the edge of the bed to prevent orthostatic hypotension. Third, a transfer belt is applied to provide a secure handhold. Finally, the client is assisted to stand, pivot, and sit in the chair.
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Safe postoperative mobility requires environmental safety, prevention of orthostatic hypotension, and the use of assistive devices like a transfer belt.