Asked by Stacey LeCesne on May 31, 2024
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The nurse needs to reposition a 136.1 kg (300-pound) patient.Which of the following strategies is most likely to prevent back injury?
A) Turn the patient alone using the lift pad and applying pillows.
B) Put the bed in the Trendelenburg position and pull from the head of the bed.
C) Assess and obtain the number of people needed to help.
D) Bend at the waist and pull the lift pad,using the arms.
Back Injury
Physical damage or harm to the back, which can encompass a range of issues from muscle strain to spinal cord damage.
Reposition
The act of adjusting or moving someone or something to a different place or position for improved function or comfort.
Trendelenburg Position
A medical position where the patient lies on their back with the lower extremities elevated higher than the head, used to facilitate venous return to the heart.
- Comprehend and implement safe patient handling protocols, incorporating the utilization of supportive aids and collaborating with team members for the repositioning and transferring of patients.
Verified Answer
TR
Tajiri ReddenJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The nurse must assess and determine the number of people needed;to prevent injury,the task should not be started until it can be completed safely.The nurse should assess the situation and not turn the patient alone if this cannot be done safely.The nurse's trunk should be erect and the knees bent,so that multiple muscle groups (not just the arms)work together in a coordinated manner.This is not a one-person task: the nurse must not pull from the head of the bed.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend and implement safe patient handling protocols, incorporating the utilization of supportive aids and collaborating with team members for the repositioning and transferring of patients.