A client has a right sided paralysis. the nurse prepares to move a client from the...
A client has a right sided paralysis. the nurse prepares to move a client from the bed to wheelchair. Which action does the nirse take first?
a)Wears a transfer belt for the client to grab
b)moves the client from the right side to the left sife
c)places the wheelchair on the left side of the client's bed
d)applies a sling to a client's left arm befor the transfer
Homework Answers
Answer: Places the wheel chair on the left side of the client's bed.
( When their is less movement or no movement in one side of the body, the transfer from bed to wheel chair should involve from the strong side of the patient. It means that the patient is paralysed by right side them the nurse should move the patient from the left side. )
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