When the nurse ambulates with a patient who has left-sided weakness,what actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
A)Walk on the patient's right side.
B)Keep the patient away from heavy furniture.
C)Hold the patient's arm securely.
D)Keep the leg nearest the patient behind the patient's knee.
E)Use a gait belt.

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Ambulating with a person who has an identified weakness requires that the nurse walk on the same side as the weakness,slightly behind the patient,with the nurse's near leg behind the patient's knee.The nurse should use a gait belt and hold the patient at the waist and the gait belt.Furniture can be used as support.

When the Nurse Ambulates with a Patient Who Has Left-Sided