The Nursing Assistant Is Observing a Resident with Slight Right-Sided

Multiple Choice

The nursing assistant is observing a resident with slight right-sided weakness ambulating in the hall using a cane. The resident is holding the cane on the right side in front of the body and placing weight on it while moving with the right leg first and then the left leg. What action should the nursing assistant take?

A) Take no further action because the resident is using the cane correctly.
B) Explain that the resident needs to use the cane on the left side.
C) Chart the distance the resident walked and how well the resident tolerated it.
D) Ask the resident to move the left leg first and then the right leg.