A patient begins to fall during ambulation. The nurse should

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When a patient begins to fall, the nurse should control the descent to prevent injury. Allowing the patient to slide down the nurse's leg to the floor is a safer method than trying to hold the patient upright, which could result in injury to both the patient and the nurse. Keeping the back straight and bending the knees to lower the patient gently is recommended, but option D is the correct technique for this scenario. Options B and C suggest improper body mechanics that could lead to injury.

A Patient Begins to Fall During Ambulation