A patient confined to bed has slid to the bottom of the bed. What should the nurse do to adjust this patient's body position?

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Lifting the patient up in bed is the correct method to adjust the patient's position safely. Pulling or sliding the patient can cause skin shearing and is not recommended. Doing nothing is not an appropriate response to a patient who has slid down in bed and may need repositioning for comfort and to prevent complications.

A Patient Confined to Bed Has Slid to the Bottom