The family of a patient being discharged home has arranged to rent a hospital bed. What should the nurse teach the family about safety when using the bed?

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The nurse should teach the family about advisable positions and controls for the hospital bed to ensure the safety of the patient. This includes showing them how to position the bed in a way that prevents falls or entrapment, and how to properly adjust the bed's controls to meet the patient's needs. Teaching the family about applying bed linens and proper maintenance may also be important, but safety should be the priority. Teaching the family how to move the patient in bed is best left to a separate topic, such as proper body mechanics or transfer techniques.

The Family of a Patient Being Discharged Home Has Arranged