An average-sized male client has right-sided hemiparesis. How does the nurse help this client to walk?
a. By standing at his left side and holding his arm
b. By standing at his left side and holding one arm around his waist
c. By standing at his right side and holding his arm
d. By standing at his right side, providing support at the waist using a gait belt
D
The nurse provides support at the waist so the client's centre of gravity remains midline. The nurse should be on the client's weaker side to assist him with walking. The nurse should provide support with the use of a gait belt.
The nurse should be providing support to the client on the weaker side with the use of a gait belt.
The nurse should be on the client's weaker side to assist him with walking and should be using a gait belt to provide support. Holding the client around the waist is not recommended.
Standing on the right side in assisting with walking is appropriate, but the nurse should be using a gait belt to ensure the client's centre of gravity is midline. This will help prevent the client from losing his balance and falling.
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