PCA Study Guide: A patient lying on his back has slid down in bed and needs help in moving up again. To start this, the patient should, if possible:

A. raise himself on his elbows.
B. separate his legs widely.
C. arch his back.
D. flex his knees and push with his heels.

Question

A patient lying on his back has slid down in bed and needs help in moving up again. To start this, the patient should, if possible:

A. raise himself on his elbows.
B. separate his legs widely.
C. arch his back.
D. flex his knees and push with his heels.

Alisa Lybbert · Accepted Answer

D. flex his knees and push with his heels.

A patient lying on his back has slid down in bed and needs help in moving up again. To start this, the patient should, if possible: A. raise himself on his elbows. B. separate his legs widely. C. arch his back. D. flex his knees and push with his heels.