Question

a nurse is receiving a client from the pacu who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. which of the following actions should the nurse take to transfer the client from the stretcher to the bed? lock the wheels on the bed and stretcher. instruct the client to raise his arms above his head. elevate the stretcher 2.5 cm (1 in) above the height of the bed. log roll the client.

Explanation:

To safely transfer a postoperative client from a stretcher to a bed, the first and crucial step is to prevent any movement of the bed or stretcher which could cause falls or injuries. Locking the wheels on both the bed and stretcher ensures stability during the transfer. Instructing the client to raise arms above head may cause strain on abdominal surgical site. Elevating stretcher may not be necessary and can be risky. Log - rolling is a technique for turning a client with spinal injuries, not for this transfer situation.

Answer:

A. Lock the wheels on the bed and stretcher