The nurse is to transfer an obese,hemiplegic patient from the bed to the chair.Which is the safest way for the nurse to do this?

Name: The nurse is to transfer an obese,hemiplegic patient from the bed to the chair.Which is the safest way for the nurse to do this?
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The safest option is for the nurse to utilize a mechanical patient lift device for moving the obese hemiplegic patient.Use of a gait belt,multiple staff members,or a roller board could result in injury to the patient and/or staff members.

The Nurse Is to Transfer an Obese,hemiplegic Patient from the Bed