A nursing assistant observes a student nurse transfer a client from the bed to ambulate using a walker. At which step should the nursing assistant intervene?

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The nursing assistant observes step-by-step as the student nurse prepares to ambulate the client. It is correct to place the client's bed at a comfortable working height at the nursing assistant's waist level as the first step. This reduces strain on the nursing student's back. Step 2 is appropriate because dangling the client helps to decrease the risk for dizziness from postural hypotension (decreased blood pressure from moving from lying to standing). Step 3 is appropriate because the client needs to wear nonskid soles to prevent falling. The nursing assistant needs to intervene at Step 4 because the bed is still at the nursing student's waist height and could result in a fall for the client.

A Nursing Assistant Observes a Student Nurse Transfer a Client