A nurse delegates the task of assisting patients with ambulation to a nursing assistant.The nurse intervenes when observing the nursing assistant implements which action?
A)Holds the transfer belt loosely near the patient's body while ambulating
B)Instructs the patient to move from supine to standing positions in stages
C)Assists the patient to a dangling position with his or her feet firmly on the floor
D)Raises the head of the bed and assists the patient with sitting on the side of the bed

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Holding the transfer belt loosely near the patient's body while ambulating is incorrect because the belt should be held securely to provide proper support and prevent falls.

A Nurse Delegates the Task of Assisting Patients with Ambulation