A resident reports pain in their lower back while being assisted to ambulate. What should the nursing assistant do?

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Stop the activity, have the resident sit down safely, and report the pain to the nurse. When a resident reports pain during activity, the nursing assistant should stop the activity, ensure the resident's safety by having them sit, and immediately report the pain to the nurse for evaluation. Option A ignores a potential medical problem. Option C requires a nurse's order. Option D is not an appropriate aide intervention.