The nurse teaches the patient's caregiver how to respond if the patient begins to fall while ambulating.Which instruction does the nurse provide to minimize potential injury to the patient and the caregiver?
A) Get the nearest chair and put it behind the patient.
B) Ease the patient to the side to protect his or her head.
C) Straighten your leg and help the patient slide to the floor.
D) Hold onto the gait belt and pull the patient close to you.
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