The nurse has evaluated a patient for transfer to a chair and recognizes that there are limited mobility, diminished weight bearing capacity, and normal upper-body strength. The nurse’s best next best course of action is to Go to
Question 5
A. Apply a transfer belt around the patient’s waist, and teach the patient the correct position for transfer.
B. Bring the bariatric transfer aid to the room along with assistance to move the patient.
C. Obtain three to four additional caregivers to assist with the transfer.
D. Transfer at this time is too difficult. Abort the transfer and instead allow the patient’s feet to dangle for 20 minutes.