The nurse delegates the task of ambulating a patient to the assistive personnel
The nurse ascertains that the assistive personnel understands how to intervene when the patient complains of dizziness when the assistive personnel verbalizes which of the following? a. "I call for help."
b. "I gently lower the patient to the floor."
c. "I support the patient and walk quickly back to the room."
d. "I lean the patient against the wall and wait until the episode passes."
B
When a patient begins to fall, the nurse should assume a wide base of support with one foot in front of the other to support the patient's weight, gently lower the patient to the floor, and protect the patient's head. Assess the patient for injuries at this time and notify the patient's health care provider. Even if the patient is stable, get the assistance of a lift team to help you get the patient off the floor and back in bed or a chair.
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