The nurse answers the call light of a newly admitted patient. The patient tells the nurse she is blind and asks the nurse to assist her to the bathroom. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Take the patient by the arm and lead her slowly to the bathroom.
b. Walk slightly ahead of the patient and allow the patient to hold the nurse's elbow.
c. Give the patient exact descriptive directions to the bathroom so that she can walk there independently.
d. Lead the patient to the bathroom by the hand, describing the location and providing verbal clues.
B
The walking companion should precede the patient by about 1 foot, and the patient's hand should be on the companion's elbow to provide security.
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