An average-size male patient has right-sided hemiparesis, requiring minimal assistance with ambulation. The nurse helps this patient to walk by standing at his:
A) left side and holding his arm
B) left side and holding one arm around his waist
C) right side and holding his arm
D) right side and holding the gait belt at the patient's back
D) right side and holding the gait belt at the patient's back
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