Asked by Kellan Maxwell on May 14, 2024
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The nurse is providing care to a patient who is bedridden. The nurse raises the height of the bed. What is the rationale for the nurse's action?
A) Narrows the nurse's base of support.
B) Allows the nurse to bring feet closer together.
C) Prevents a shift in the nurse's base of support.
D) Shifts the nurse's center of gravity farther away from the base of support.
Center of Gravity
The point in an object where its mass is concentrated, and around which its weight is evenly dispersed when in a uniform gravitational field.
Base of Support
The area beneath an object or person that provides support and stability.
Narrows
A geographical feature where a body of water is constricted between two landforms.
- Describe the core principles underlying the safe handling and movement of patients.
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Jacklyn ThompsonMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Raising the height of the bed when performing a procedure prevents bending too far at the waist and shifting the base of support. Balance is maintained by proper body alignment and posture through two simple techniques. First, widen the base of support by separating the feet to a comfortable distance. Second, increase balance by bringing the center of gravity closer to the base of support.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the core principles underlying the safe handling and movement of patients.