The nurse is assisting a visually impaired client with ambulation. How should the nurse proceed with this intervention?
1. Walk slightly behind the client.
2. Walk 1 foot in front of the client.
3. Walk on the right side of the client.
4. Walk on the left side of the client.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Walking behind the client would be unsafe.
Rationale 2: The nurse should walk about 1 foot in front of the client, offering the client an arm.
Rationale 3: The side the nurse walks on will depend upon the preference of the client.
Rationale 4: The side the nurse walks on will depend upon the preference of the client.
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