Assist Patient from the Bed to Chair or Wheelchair Fundamentals of Nursing (Wingate University)

Assist Patient from the Bed to Chair or Wheelchair Fundamentals of Nursing (Wingate University) Assist Patient from the Bed to Chair or Wheelchair 1. Purpose a. To strength the patient gradually b. To provide a change in position i. Ex) In a wheelchair to take her around for a change 2. Equipment a. Chair or wheelchair b. Patient’s robe and slippers c. Pillows d. Blanket, sheet, or draw sheet e. 3. Procedure a. See that the chair or wheelchair is in good condition b. Place the chair conveniently at night angles to the bed—back of chair parallel to the foot of the bed and facing the head of bed c. Place pillow on the seat of the chair i. If using wheelchair, line it with a blanket or sheet and arrange pillows on the seat and against the back ii. Put foot the foot rest up and lock the wheels d. Take the patient’s pulse e. Assist the patient to a stilling position on the bed, i.e. put one arm under the head and the shoulders and the other arm under the knees and pivot him/her to a siting position with the legs hanging over the side of the bed f. Watch the patient for a minute to defect any change in his/her color, pulse, and respiratory rate g. Put on patient’s robe and slippers i. Place the foot stool under the patient’s feet h. Stand directly in front of the patient and with a hand under each axilla, assist him/her to stand, step down and turn around, with his/her back to the chair i. Let patient flex his/her knees and lower body to seat him to the chair. Anchor chair with foot or have someone hold it on. (Or let patient place his/her arm over your shoulders while you put your arm around his waist. Turn patient around with his/her back to the chair and seat him gently)