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A resident starts to fall while you are walking with her. What is the safest response?
- A.Hold her full weight up until she regains her balance
- B.Step back quickly so that you do not fall down with her
- C.Pull her arm hard toward you to keep her standing up
- D.Ease her to the floor, protect her head, stay, and call for help
Correct answer
D. Ease her to the floor, protect her head, stay, and call for help
Why
Easing a falling resident to the floor while protecting the head limits injury to both of you. Trying to hold her weight or pulling her arm can injure you and the resident.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Safety: Fall Prevention · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-130).