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What is the purpose of using of a slide sheet in patient manual handling?

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What is the purpose of using of a slide sheet in patient manual handling?

to extend the patient’s base of support
to facilitate raising the patient’s centre of gravity
to minimise friction between the patient and the bed
to minimise the patient’s inertia

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C: A slide sheet reduces friction, making it easier to slide the patient. It also provides comfortable hand holds and prevents fragile skin being torn as it slides along the bed.

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