The nursing assistant prepares to get a newly assigned client who has episodes of confusion up from their bed to the chair. What action should the assistant take next?

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The nursing assistant has never moved the client from bed to chair, so the best action to take next is to examine the Kardex to determine what assistance the client needs. The client may not be a reliable source for finding out how the client moves because of the sporadic episodes of disorientation. Using a gait belt and proper body mechanics is needed for all moves, but it will not provide the specific information for the assigned client. Asking for additional help may be needed, or it may be that the client gets up with the minimal assistance of bringing their walker to them.

The Nursing Assistant Prepares to Get a Newly Assigned Client