Safety and emergenciesQuestion 143 of 1700
A resident suddenly has trouble moving from bed to wheelchair. What should you do?
- Report the new weakness to the nurse
- Assume this is normal and say nothing
- Make the resident practice until it improves
- Ask the roommate to help the resident
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Correct answer: Report the new weakness to the nurse
New weakness or a change in walking may point to falls or other problems.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.3: Resident Environment
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026