A Nurse Needs to Transfer a Client from a Bed

Multiple Choice

A nurse needs to transfer a client from a bed directly onto a stretcher. The client weighs 274 pounds (124.54 kg) . Which of the following are appropriate options for the nurse gather prior to performing this transfer? (Select all that apply.)

A) 1 to 2 caregivers
B) A lateral transfer board
C) Air assisted device
D) Mechanical lateral assistive device
E) Nonskid slippers
F) Friction-reducing device