Two nursing assistants need to move the resident up in bed and observe that the lift sheet was crumpled underneath the lower part of the resident's buttocks. What action should the nursing assistants take next to prevent shearing?

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Shearing is the force created when something or someone is pulled across a surface that offers resistance. The nursing assistants should first roll the resident side to side until the lift sheet is in its correct place. Pulling the lift sheet out from underneath the resident would result in sheering. The lift sheet needs to be in its correct place before it may be used. Placing a pillow to pad the headboard prevents from accidently hitting the resident's head when moving the resident up in bed but does not prevent shearing.

Two Nursing Assistants Need to Move the Resident Up in Bed