A patient care technician is assisting a patient to reposition in bed. Which of the following actions should the technician take?
A. Keep the bed in its lowest position.
B. Lock the wheels on the bed.
C. Stand with feet together when moving the patient.
D. Lower all side rails.
Answer (2)
For safe patient repositioning, it is important to lock the bed wheels and keep the bed in its lowest position to prevent falls and injuries. Standing with feet shoulder-width apart is advisable for better balance. Avoid lowering all side rails to minimize fall risks. ;
The appropriate actions a patient care technician should take while repositioning a patient in bed include locking the wheels and keeping the bed in its lowest position. It’s also important to maintain proper posture by standing with feet shoulder-width apart and to keep side rails up to prevent falls. The best answer from the options given is B. Lock the wheels on the bed.
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