The client is recovering from a fractured left femur, and has just had the cast removed. Which technique is the most appropriate for the nurse to use when assisting this client to ambulate?
1. Standing on the client's left side
2. Standing on the client's right side
3. Standing behind the client and holding the client's belt
4. Standing in front of the client and having the client lean on the nurse's shoulders
Correct Answer: 1
When assisting with ambulation, the nurse stands on the client's weak side, on the left, in order to act as a support when the client moves the strong leg forward. Standing behind or in front of the client would be dangerous, and standing on the strong side would not be as effective.
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