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Procedure in Moving Patient from Bed to Chair

Materials Needed:
• Chair
• Bath Blanket

EXPECTED BEHAVIOR RATIONALE


1. Place the chair at the side of the bed The chair is put next to the bed so the
with the back toward the foot of the patient does not have to move far to the
bed. If the patient has only one chair. This placement effectively uses the
weight supporting leg, place the strength of the weight-supporting legs.
chair next to that leg.
2. If a wheelchair is used, lock the Wheelchair must be locked so that the chair
wheels. will not move.
3. Dangle the patient until he is stable.
4. Give the patient nonslip shoes or
slippers.
5. Have the patient reach across the
chair.
6. Place your hand under the patient’s
axilla
7. Place your feet slightly to the side
and in front of the patient.
8. Rock the patient on standing and, The patient continues to require the nurse’s
on the count of three, pivot the support and balance until he or she is
patient into the chair. sitting in the chair.
9. Position the patient in the chair to
prevent areas.

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