To transfer the patient who has normal weight bearing and upper body strength out of bed to a chair,the nurse should:

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Assist patient to apply stable nonskid shoes.Nonskid soles decrease risk of slipping during transfer.Always have patient wear shoes during transfer; bare feet increase risk for falls.
Transfer belt allows nurse to maintain stability of patient during transfer and reduces risk for falling.Transfer belt provides movement of patient at center of gravity.Patients should never be lifted by or under arms.If patient demonstrates weakness or paralysis of one side of the body,place chair on patient's strong side.The patient would move forward toward the strong side.Have chair in position at 45-degree angle to bed.

To Transfer the Patient Who Has Normal Weight Bearing and Upper