You receive change-of-shift report about a recently admitted client. The outgoing nurse reports that the client is immobile and has required two nurses for repositioning. Consider the following questions, and respond to each in your initial discussion post:

• What complications are associated with immobility?
• What nursing interventions can help prevent these complications?
• How will you ensure your own safety when assisting this client?
• How will you ensure the client’s safety?

Responses to Peers

This discussion requires two replies to classmates. In your replies, compare and contrast your classmates’ initial posts with your own. Critique your classmates’ posts by suggesting an area for improvement or something new to add to the discussion.

Your initial post must contain at least two professional references, published within the past 5 years. At least one of your replies must contain a professional reference, published within the past 5 years.