[Verified Answer]: A patient care technician is preparing to…

A patient care technician is preparing to ambulate a patient who is at increased risk for falls. The patient asks the technician, “Why do you have to place a belt around me?” Which of the following responses should the technician make? “A gait belt is used to assist patients out of bed when a mechanical lift is unavailable.” “The facility requires a gait belt to be used on all patients.” “Gait belts are an added safety feature when assisting patients to walk.” “Gait belts are used for patients who are unable to bear weight on both legs.”