A client arrives only speaking Cambodian. The daughter is interpreting for her. What is the priority responsibility of the nurse?

The priority action of the nurse to ensure client safety during a transfer from the bed to a wheelchair is to lock the wheels of the wheelchair. This will prevent the wheelchair from moving and provide a stable surface for the client to transfer onto.

Encouraging the client to push up from the wheelchair is not a safe option, as it could result in the client losing their balance and falling.

Ensuring the client is bathed before getting into the wheelchair is not directly related to client safety during the transfer.

Placing the bed in the lithotomy position, which involves positioning the client with their feet in stirrups and their legs elevated, is not necessary for a transfer to a wheelchair and could potentially increase the risk of injury.

The statement “What did your health care provider tell you about your need for this hospitalization?” creates a barrier to communication because it assumes that the patient has been informed by their healthcare provider about their hospitalization.

However, this may not be the case and can lead to misunderstandings or miscommunications.