The nursing assistant is caring for a resident with AIDS who is unsteady while walking in the dining room. What action should the nursing assistant take first?

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The nursing assistant observing that the resident with AIDS is unsteady should assist the resident to the nearest chair. This promotes independence for the resident but also keeps the resident safe from a fall. If the nursing assistant reports the observation to the nurse before taking other actions, the resident will possibly fall. The nurse may be notified after the nursing assistant helps the resident to a safe location. Providing a walker without training on how to use it could result in a fall injury. Asking if the resident needs help delays providing the intervention to prevent a potential fall.

The Nursing Assistant Is Caring for a Resident with AIDS