BS Nursing Clinical Practicum
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178. You are assisting a patient to ambulate who is at risk for falls. What is the most appropriate way to position yourself?

A. Walk several steps ahead of the patient
B. Walk behind the patient, holding their arm
C. Walk slightly behind and to the side of the patient, providing support with a gait belt
D. Walk alongside them, texting on your phone

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  • Walk several steps ahead of the patient
  • Walk behind the patient, holding their arm
  • Walk slightly behind and to the side of the patient, providing support with a gait belt
  • Walk alongside them, texting on your phone

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