percussing a patient’s chest for postural drainage - measuring a patient’s pulse - transferring a patient from a bed to a wheelchair

- When percussing a patient’s chest for postural drainage, the nurse’s hands should be cupped.

- When measuring a patient’s pulse, the nurse should assess its rate, rhythm, quality, and strength.

- Before transferring a patient from a bed to a wheelchair, the nurse should push the wheelchair’s footrests to the sides and lock its wheels.