The Experienced Nursing Assistant (NA) Is Helping to Orient a New

Multiple Choice

The experienced nursing assistant (NA) is helping to orient a new NA to the unit. The new NA is observed ambulating a resident who has slight left-sided weakness in the hall using a transfer belt and a walker. The NA observes the NA grasping the transfer belt overhanded while standing slightly behind and to the left side of the resident. The resident advances the walker 18 inches solidly on the floor and walks 1 foot at a time into it. What action should the observing NA take?

A) Instruct the new NA to use an underhand grasp with the transfer belt.
B) Explain that the new NA should be on the resident's right side.
C) Take no action because the task is being performed correctly.
D) Help the resident to use the walker properly.