The document provides instructions for moving a patient from a bed to a chair. It lists the materials needed, which are a chair and bath blanket. It then outlines 9 expected behaviors for the procedure, which include placing the chair next to the bed within easy reach of the patient, locking wheelchair wheels if used, having the patient dangle and stabilize before standing, giving nonslip shoes, having the patient reach across the chair for support, and slowly rocking and pivoting the patient into the chair with the nurse's assistance to ensure their safety and support during the transfer.
The document provides instructions for moving a patient from a bed to a chair. It lists the materials needed, which are a chair and bath blanket. It then outlines 9 expected behaviors for the procedure, which include placing the chair next to the bed within easy reach of the patient, locking wheelchair wheels if used, having the patient dangle and stabilize before standing, giving nonslip shoes, having the patient reach across the chair for support, and slowly rocking and pivoting the patient into the chair with the nurse's assistance to ensure their safety and support during the transfer.
The document provides instructions for moving a patient from a bed to a chair. It lists the materials needed, which are a chair and bath blanket. It then outlines 9 expected behaviors for the procedure, which include placing the chair next to the bed within easy reach of the patient, locking wheelchair wheels if used, having the patient dangle and stabilize before standing, giving nonslip shoes, having the patient reach across the chair for support, and slowly rocking and pivoting the patient into the chair with the nurse's assistance to ensure their safety and support during the transfer.
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.