A patient begins to fall during ambulation. The nurse should
1. Hold the patient upright.
2. Keep his or her back bent while lowering the patient.
3. Keep his or her knees straight while lowering the patient.
4. Allow the patient to slide down his or her leg to the floor.
ANS: 4
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