The Nurse Delegates Helping the Older Patient Ambulate with a Walker

Multiple Choice

The nurse delegates helping the older patient ambulate with a walker without wheels to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) .Which instructions should the nurse provide to the NAP?

A) Show the patient how to slide the walker a few steps ahead.
B) Check the patient for non-skid shoes before using the walker.
C) Be sure that the patient places all weight on the front of the walker.
D) Ensure that the patient is wearing soft slipper socks while walking.