What should you do to organize the environment prior to moving a patient? Select all that apply.

Answer

To ensure patient and caregiver safety prior to moving a patient, the environment must be properly organized. The correct actions are: 1. Lock the wheels of the bed and/or chair to prevent unintended movement during transfers. 2. Adjust the bed and/or stretcher to the correct height to promote proper ergonomics and reduce strain on the caregiver. Ignoring clutter is unsafe as it creates tripping hazards, and ensuring mobile equipment is charged is generally unrelated to immediate patient movement preparation.