What should the home health nurse recommend to a patient if a fall occurs at home?
a. Assume a crawling position and push up from the floor.
b. Pull self up using sturdy furniture.
c. Roll to a doorway and pull up using the door knob.
d. Place the right foot flat on floor and push up on the right knee.
B
All techniques for rising after a fall rely on pulling up on sturdy furniture.
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