The practical nurse (PN) is assisting a client to the bathroom after a right cataract extraction. The client has an eye shield over the right eye. How should the PN assist the client during ambulation?

A. Placing the client in front of the nurse can be disorienting and unsafe, especially since the client has limited vision with the eye shield. The PN should be in a position to provide guidance and support. B. Standing in front of the client while leading them could be confusing for the client, as they might not see where they are going. The PN should be positioned where they can offer clear support and direction. C. Walking on the client’s left side is the best approach as it ensures that the PN is on the side of the unaffected eye. This position allows the PN to guide and support the client while the shielded eye is protected from potential hazards. D. Supporting the client on the right side could interfere with the eye shield and the healing process. The PN should assist from the left side to avoid disturbing the protected eye and to provide better guidance.