The nurse is preparing to assist a client to a lateral position to position a bedpan.What action should the nurse take first?
A)Perform hand hygiene.
B)Move the client to the side of the bed.
C)Place the client's arm over the chest.
D)Raise the opposite side rail.

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The first action the nurse should take is to perform hand hygiene to prevent transmission of infection to the client or themselves. This is a basic infection control measure that should always be followed before any direct client care.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Assist a Client to a Lateral