When assisting a client from the bed into a wheelchair, the nurse assesses the client standing up and notices the client is weak and unsteady. What would be the recommended nursing intervention in this situation?
A) Allow the client to keep standing for several minutes until balance returns.
B) Use the call bell to summon the assistance of another nurse.
C) Return the client to the bed.
D) Place the client into the wheelchair.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Returning the client to the bed is the safest option to prevent falls or injury, given the client's weakness and unsteadiness.

When Assisting a Client from the Bed into a Wheelchair