Skill Checklists for Taylor's Clinical Nursing Skills: A Nursing Process Approach

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SKILL 9-2

Moving a Patient Up in Bed With the

Assistance of Another Nurse(Continued)

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14. Shift your weight back and forth from your back leg to
    your front leg and count to three. On the count of three,
    move the patient up in bed. If possible, the patient can
    assist with the move by pushing with the legs. Repeat the
    process, if necessary, to get the patient to the right position.
    15.Assist the patient to a comfortable position and readjust
    the pillows and supports, as needed. Return bed surface to
    normal setting, if necessary. Raise the side rails. Place the
    bed in the lowest position.


15. Clean transfer aids per facility policy, if not indicated for
    single patient use. Remove gloves or other PPE, if used.
    Perform hand hygiene.

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