The Nurse Is Caring for a 230-Lb Client Who Needs

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a 230-lb client who needs to be repositioned every 2 hours. While repositioning the client, the nurse injured a muscle in her back. To prevent the injury and ensure safety for both the nurse and client, what should the nurse have done differently in this situation?

A) She should have used proper lifting techniques.
B) She should have repositioned the client only if the client requested it.
C) She should have questioned the physician about the need to reposition the client.
D) She should have asked for help from another nurse.