v Describe essential techniques when assisting a client move up in bed, positioning the client. Therefore proper body mechanics is important to the nurse and The positions used in nursing vary with the needs of the client. Although each procedure for positioning has specific guidelines, there are some universal steps the nurse should v The head of the bed is elevated to 45 to 60 degree & client’s knees are ü Extensions of the knees, allowing the client to slide down the bed.