The nursing assistant is getting a resident out of bed to walk. After allowing the resident to dangle for a few minutes, the nursing assistant proceeds to help the resident to stand. What is the intervention the nursing assistant should use to safely ambulate this resident using a cane?

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Use a transfer belt on the person according to the facility's policy and the person's care plan. Check assistive devices to ensure that they are in good condition. Tips on canes and walkers should not be cracked, worn, or missing. Proper technique: The person holds the cane on the strong side of the body, placing it in front of the body and using it to support body weight while moving. The tip of the cane is placed flat on the floor. If the person is using a three- or four-tipped cane, all the tips are placed flat on the floor at the same time. The weaker leg is moved forward first, followed by the stronger leg. The nursing assistant stands slightly behind and to the side of the person, on the person's weak side.

The Nursing Assistant Is Getting a Resident Out of Bed