While supervising a certified nursing student who is positioning a patient in bed, a nurse intervenes when observing the student
A) Locking the wheels on the bed.
B) Elevating the bed to a comfortable working height.
C) Changing a patient's position at least every 2 hours.
D) Allowing a patient's arm to dangle over the side of the bed.

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Allowing a patient's arm to dangle over the side of the bed can cause nerve damage and compromise circulation. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the patient's limbs are properly supported on the bed. The other options are all appropriate nursing interventions during patient positioning.

While Supervising a Certified Nursing Student Who Is Positioning a Patient