While ambulating,the patient becomes light-headed and starts to fall.The nurse should first:

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If patient begins to fall,gently ease patient to floor by holding firmly onto gait belt; stand with feet apart to provide broad base of support,extend leg,and let patient gently slide to the floor.As patient slides,nurse bends knees to lower body.The nurse can cause more damage to self and patient by trying to catch patient.
The nurse certainly will call for help,but this is not the first priority.The nurse must ensure that patient's safety before getting help by easing him to the floor.

While Ambulating,the Patient Becomes Light-Headed and Starts to Fall