The nurse is performing the Timed Get Up and Go (TUG) assessment. Which actions will the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)A) Ranks a patient as high risk for falls after patients takes 18 seconds to completeB) Teaches patient to rise from straight back chair using arms for supportC) Instructs the patient to walk 10 feet as quickly and safely as possibleD) Observes for unsteadiness in patient's gaitE) Begins counting after the instructionsF) Allows the patient a practice trial

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The nurse is performing the Timed Get Up and Go (TUG)  assessment. Which actions will the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)A)  Ranks a patient as high risk for falls after patients takes 18 seconds to completeB)  Teaches patient to rise from straight back chair using arms for supportC)  Instructs the patient to walk 10 feet as quickly and safely as possibleD)  Observes for unsteadiness in patient's gaitE)  Begins counting after the instructionsF)  Allows the patient a practice trial

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