The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Blind

The nurse is caring for a patient who is blind. What technique should the nurse use when ambulating the patient?

A) Follow the patient with the patient's hand on the nurse's elbow.
B) Precede the patient with the patient's hand on the nurse's elbow.
C) Walk in front of the patient, telling the patient of any obstacles.
D) Walk behind the patient with the nurse's hand on the patient's shoulder.