A nursing student is assisting with ambulation of a blind patient.The patient has hemiplegia of the right side.The best position for the student nurse to assume when ambulating is by standing on the patient's _____ side and walking a half step _____ the patient.

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You will need to assist patients with acute visual impairments with walking.Stand on the patient's dominant,stronger,or uninjured side.The patient grasps your elbow or upper arm.You then walk one half step ahead and slightly to the patient's side.The patient's shoulder is directly behind your shoulder.Relax and walk at a comfortable pace.

A Nursing Student Is Assisting with Ambulation of a Blind