A patient has an abdominal wound.Before using a transfer belt to transfer the person,you need to:
A) Ask the person if it is OK
B) Change the person's abdominal wound dressing
C) Add extra dressings to the abdominal wound dressing
D) Check with the nurse and the care plan

Question

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Checking with the nurse and reviewing the care plan is important before using a transfer belt on a patient with an abdominal wound as there may be specific instructions or precautions that need to be taken during the transfer. It is always important to follow the care plan and obtain approval from the nurse before carrying out any transfer.

A Patient Has an Abdominal Wound