The nurse is correctly demonstrating the use of a transfer belt when engaging in the following: (Select all that apply.)
A) The belt is placed around the patient's hips.
B) The belt is secure, leaving only enough room for the nurse to grasp the belt.
C) The nurse stands on the weaker side.
D) The nurse holds the belt on the side of the patient.

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Transfer belts should be used for patients with an unsteady gait or generalized weakness. Canvas transfer or gait belts are applied snugly around the patient's waist, leaving only enough room for the nurse to grasp the belt firmly during ambulation. Some belts may have handles. If the patient has a weaker side, the nurse should stand on that side and hold the gait belt firmly at the back of the patient's waist while ambulating.

The Nurse Is Correctly Demonstrating the Use of a Transfer