Exam 11: Safe Patient Handling, transfer, and Positioning

A nurse is reviewing the patient assignment for the day.Of all the patients,which individual has the greatest potential for injury during transfers?

Proper alignment for a patient in sitting position includes which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

An appropriate procedure to use when moving a patient up in bed is for the nurse to

Positioning of patients to maintain correct body alignment is essential to prevent which of the following complications? (Select all that apply.)

A postoperative patient has been instructed by a nurse about the importance of moving in bed but is still avoiding movement.The nurse should

In positioning the patient in the prone position,one way to improve breathing is to