Which of the following actions should the nurse take when assisting a totally blind client to walk to the bathroom?
A)Take the client by the arm and lead the client slowly to the bathroom.
B)Have the client place a hand on the nurse's shoulder and guide the client.
C)Stay beside the client and describe any obstacles on the path to the bathroom.
D)Walk slightly ahead of the client and allow the client to hold the nurse's elbow.

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When using the sighted-guide technique, the nurse walks slightly in front and to the side of the client and has the client hold the nurse's elbow. The other techniques are not as safe in assisting a blind client.

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