Use the following situation to explore your responsibilities when caring for a person who is being transferred within a facility. (50 points) Situation: Ms. Beauchemin, 55, had surgery for

2. Use the following situation to explore your responsibilities when caring for a person who is being transferred within a facility. (50 points)
Situation: Ms. Beauchemin, 55, had surgery for a knee replacement last week. She is recovering well but is having trouble going up and down stairs independently. She needs further exercise before going home because her house has two floors and she lives alone. She is being transferred to a rehabilitation unit, and you are assigned to assist her. Answer the following questions about your responsibility in transferring a person within a health care facility.

a. What would you say to Ms. Beauchemin when you went to her room? What would you do if she seemed unaware that a transfer was planned? Who would be responsible for telling her about the move?
b. What would you do to help Ms. Beauchemin prepare for the move? What would you need to do to make sure that all her belongings were moved? What equipment would you need to transport her and her belongings to the new unit?
c. When you and Ms. Beauchemin arrive at the rehabilitation unit, what should you do first? What information would you need to give to the receiving nurse?
d. What other responsibilities would you need to carry out after your return?