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.)

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To transfer a client who weighs >200 pounds safely from a bed to a stretcher, the nurse would choose a ceiling lift with sling, a mechanical lateral transfer device, or an air-assisted device and 3 caregivers. 1 to 2 caregivers, a friction-reducing device, and the lateral transfer board would all be appropriate for a client weighing under 200 pounds (90.0 kg). Since the client is not standing on the floor, the nonskid slippers are not needed.

A Nurse Needs to Transfer a Client from a Bed