Suri is a nursing assistant who works in a long-term care facility. A resident has fallen and hit her head. Which of the following should Suri do next?
A. Call for help and stay with the resident until the nurse arrives.
B. Move the resident to a comfortable position and press the call light.
C. Focus on reassuring other residents that they are safe.
D. Get help from another nursing assistant to move the resident back to bed.
Answer: A
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