Which of the following nursing interventions is likely to have the most impact on reducing friction when moving the 100-kg immobile patient up in the bed?
A) Involving two personnel in the transfer
B) Lubricating pressure areas in contact with the sheets
C) Using a transfer board
D) Telling the patient to keep his legs straight

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Using a transfer board will reduce the friction between the patient's body and the sheets, making it easier to move the patient up in the bed. Involving two personnel and telling the patient to keep his legs straight may also help with the transfer, but they do not directly address the issue of friction. Lubricating pressure areas may reduce the risk of skin breakdown but will not necessarily reduce friction.

Which of the Following Nursing Interventions Is Likely to Have