Question

the unlicensed assistive personnel (uap) working on a chronic neuro unit asks the nurse to help determine the safest way to transfer an older client with left - sided weakness from the bed to the chair. which instruction should the nurse provide to the uap for safe transfer of the client? a move the chair parallel to the right side of the bed, and stand the client on the right foot. b have the client place the left foot next to the chair and pivot to the left before sitting. c assist the client to a standing position, then place the right hand on the armrest. d place the chair at a right angle to the bed on the client’s left side before moving.

Explanation:

For a client with left-sided weakness, the client's stronger (right) side should be used as the weight-bearing and functional side during transfers to ensure safety and stability.

• Option A uses the client's strong right side for standing and positions the chair on the strong side, which supports safe transfer.
• Option B uses the weak left side for pivoting, which increases fall risk.
• Option C does not address proper chair positioning or prioritizing the strong side first, which is less safe.
• Option D places the chair on the weak left side, which does not leverage the client's stronger side for stability.

Answer:

A. Move the chair parallel to the right side of the bed, and stand the client on the right foot.