3. When transferring a patient with a head trauma from bed to stretcher, the nurse should: Back to Top
A. Assess for cognitive deficits, and simplify instructions as appropriate
B. Not transfer the patient to a stretcher, but instead, transport the patient in a hospital bed
C. Monitor the patient’s intracranial pressure before and after the transfer
D. Explain to the family that the patient cannot be transferred until he is awake and alert