Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 1522 of 2368
The nurse and a colleague will move a client up in bed. Which instruction should the nurse give the client before the move?
- Tilt your head toward your chest, fold your arms, and bend your knees
- Hold your breath and keep your legs straight
- Grab the side rails and pull yourself upward
- Stay completely relaxed and keep your arms at your sides
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Correct answer: Tilt your head toward your chest, fold your arms, and bend your knees
Tucking the head, folding the arms, and bending the knees helps the move and prevents injury to the client.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Mobility: Moving a Client Up in Bed. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Basic Care and Comfort"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026