A nursing assistant is assisting a resident with a shower. The resident becomes dizzy and grabs the aide for balance. What should the aide do?

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Help the resident sit down immediately and notify the nurse. The aide should immediately help the resident sit down for safety and notify the nurse because dizziness could indicate a medical issue. Answer B is correct. Answer A ignores safety. Answer C is unsafe in a shower. Answer D doesn't notify medical personnel.