a nurse and an assistive personnel (AP) are repositioning a client who is immobile up in bed using a draw sheet. the nurse should instruct the ap to take which of the following actions?
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This includes checking for any pressure points and making sure the bed is at a comfortable height for both the nurse and the assistive personnel (AP). Show more…
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