A 32-year-old resident with Guillain-Barré syndrome cannot bear weight. His current assessed transfer plan requires a full-body mechanical lift. An LPN/VN and trained assistant are preparing a bed-to-wheelchair transfer; the wheelchair brakes are unlocked and the suitable lift is nearby. The resident is anxious about falling. Which plan should they use?
- Lift him under the arms using a two-person carry.
- Begin lowering him into the wheelchair, then lock its brakes once he is seated.
- Explain the transfer, secure the bed and wheelchair, and use the prescribed lift and sling with trained help according to manufacturer instructions.
- Have him hold the nurse’s neck while the nurse bends and twists toward the chair.