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A nurse is ambulating a client who catches her foot on the bed frame and begins to fall. Which of the following is an accurate step to prevent or minimize damage from this fall?
 
  A) The nurse should place his or her feet close together with one foot in front of the other.
  B) The nurse should rock his or her pelvis out on the opposite side of the client.
  C) The nurse should grasp the gait belt and pull the client's body backward away from his or her body.
  D) The nurse should gently slide the client down his or her body to the floor.

Question 2

Once applied, antiembolism stockings should not be removed until the primary care provider writes an order to discontinue them.
 
  A) True
  B) False


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: D

The nurse should place feet wide apart, with one foot in front and rock pelvis out on the side nearest the client. The nurse should grasp the gait belt and support the client by pulling his or her weight backward against his or her body, and then gently sliding the client down his or her body to the floor, protecting the client's head.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Antiembolism stockings may be removed (for example, during morning care to inspect the legs) without the primary care provider writing an order to discontinue them.


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