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If a client begins to fall during a transfer, what is the PSW's immediate action?
Controlling the fall by gently guiding the client to the floor minimizes injury to both the client and the PSW.
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Question: If a client begins to fall during a transfer, what is the PSW's immediate action?
Answer options:
- Try to stop the fall completely by pulling them up ✅ Ease them gently to the floor while protecting their head
- Call for help immediately before doing anything else
- Turn and walk away to avoid injury
Correct answer: Ease them gently to the floor while protecting their head
Explanation: Controlling the fall by gently guiding the client to the floor minimizes injury to both the client and the PSW.
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