Question

a nurse on a rehabilitation unit is preparing to transfer a client who is unable to walk from a bed to a wheelchair. which of the following techniques should the nurse use? stand toward the clients stronger side. instruct the client to lean backward from the hips. place the wheelchair at a 45° angle to the bed. assume a narrow stance with feet 15 cm (6 in) apart.

Explanation:

When transferring a non - ambulatory client from bed to wheelchair, placing the wheelchair at a 45 - degree angle to the bed is a correct technique. It provides a stable base and makes it easier for the client to pivot into the wheelchair. Standing toward the client's stronger side is not the best general approach as it may not be applicable in all cases. Instructing the client to lean backward from the hips can cause imbalance and falls. Assuming a narrow stance with feet 15 cm apart reduces the nurse's base of support and stability during the transfer.

Answer:

C. Place the wheelchair at a 45° angle to the bed.