When transferring a client from bed to a stretcher, the nurses working together turn the client to position a transfer board partially underneath the patient. What is the rationale for using a transfer board in this procedure?
A) To lift the client off the bed.
B) To slide the board with the client onto the stretcher.
C) To reduce friction as the client is pulled laterally onto the stretcher.
D) To protect the client's head from hitting the headboard.

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Using a transfer board reduces the friction between the client and the bed, decreasing the risk of skin shear or other injuries during lateral transfer. It allows the client to slide more smoothly and easily onto the stretcher.

When Transferring a Client from Bed to a Stretcher, the Nurses