During making an occupied bed, which action is performed second?

During making an occupied bed, which action is performed second?

• A. Raise opposite bed rail
• B. Loosen top linen, have client roll to the bed rail
• C. Tuck dirty linen under client
• D. Remove opposite rail

Answer: (B)

Safety and privacy guide the sequence when making an occupied bed. The first action is to raise the opposite bed rail to prevent a fall and create space for turning. The second action is to loosen the top linen and have the client roll toward the bed rail. Loosening the top sheet makes it easier to reposition and remove soiled linen without pulling on the client, and having the client roll toward the rail gives you access to the side being changed while keeping them covered. The other options don’t fit this early sequence: tucking dirty linen underneath is unsafe and inappropriate, and removing the opposite rail is usually done later, after the bed has been changed.

Safety and privacy guide the sequence when making an occupied bed. The first action is to raise the opposite bed rail to prevent a fall and create space for turning. The second action is to loosen the top linen and have the client roll toward the bed rail. Loosening the top sheet makes it easier to reposition and remove soiled linen without pulling on the client, and having the client roll toward the rail gives you access to the side being changed while keeping them covered. The other options don’t fit this early sequence: tucking dirty linen underneath is unsafe and inappropriate, and removing the opposite rail is usually done later, after the bed has been changed.