The safest technique for the nurse to use when assisting a blind patient in ambulating to the bathroom is to
A) have the patient place a hand on the nurse's shoulder and guide the patient.
B) lead the patient slowly to the bathroom, holding on to the patient by the arm.
C) stay beside the patient and describe any obstacles on the path to the bathroom.
D) walk slightly ahead of the patient, allowing the patient to hold the nurse's elbow.
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