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A gait belt should NOT be used in which situation without checking with the nurse first?
- A.The resident is wearing a dress
- B.The resident has recent abdominal surgery or a feeding tube in the abdomen
- C.The resident prefers a different color belt
- D.The resident is going only a short distance
Correct answer
B. The resident has recent abdominal surgery or a feeding tube in the abdomen
Why
Pressure from a belt around the waist can harm a resident with recent abdominal surgery, wounds, or abdominal tubes, so the nurse must be consulted. Distance or clothing style does not remove the need for support.
Content outline: Physical Care Skills - Mobility: Gait Belt Precautions · From the Physical Care Skills practice bank (PC-119).