A nurse is ambulating a client who catches her foot on the bed frame and begins to fall. Which of the following is an accurate step to prevent or minimize damage from this fall?

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To minimize injury during a fall, the nurse should control the descent by gently sliding the client down their body to the floor, using their body as a guide to slow the fall safely.

A Nurse Is Ambulating a Client Who Catches Her Foot