A client recovering from a stroke has left-sided weakness and expresses difficulty adjusting their position to feel comfortable during long periods in bed. How should the nurse best assist the client to address their concerns?
Encourage the client to adjust their position independently using their unaffected arm.
Raise the head of the bed to a semi-reclined position to improve comfort.
Use a drawsheet to safely shift the client’s body to a more comfortable position.
Provide step-by-step instructions for the client to change their position.
The correct answer involves using a drawsheet, which is a safe and effective tool to adjust a client's position in bed, especially when they experience weakness or immobility. It reduces shearing forces that can damage the skin and provides proper support during movement. Encouraging the client to adjust independently may risk falls or injuries. Adjusting the bed height or providing verbal help by itself does not address the underlying limitation in the client’s mobility, which necessitates direct physical assistance using appropriate techniques.
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