Question

The nursing care plan states, Transfer with

mechanical lift. However, a client is very
agitated. To transfer the client, the nurse aide
SHOULD:
(A) lift the client by placing the nurse aide's
hands under the client's underarms.
(B) place the client in the lift.
(C) get assistance to move the client.
(D) keep the wheels unlocked so that the lift
can move with the client.

Answer 1

When a client is agitated and the nursing care plan states to transfer with a mechanical lift, the nurse aide should get assistance to move the client to ensure safety for both the client and themselves.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a nursing care plan states, 'Transfer with mechanical lift,' but the client is agitated, the nurse aide should consider alternative methods to safely transfer the client.

Option (C) of the given choices, which is getting assistance to move the client, would be the most appropriate course of action. This way, the nurse aide can ensure the safety of both the client and themselves by having additional support during the transfer.