An appropriate technique for the nurse to implement when moving a patient out of bed to a chair with a mechanical lift is to:

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The sling should extend from shoulders to knees (hammock)to support patient's body weight equally.
Raise bed to high position with mattress flat.This allows nurse to use proper body mechanics.Elevate head of bed; this positions patient in sitting position.Close check valve as soon as patient is down and straps can be released.If valve is left open,boom may continue to lower and injure patient.

An Appropriate Technique for the Nurse to Implement When Moving