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The nurse is in the room when Mr. Matthew quickly gets up out of bed to go to the bathroom. With the nurse's assistance, he walks about 5 feet from the bed, where he stops and states, "I feel faint." He then starts to fall. What is the priority nursing action?
A. Gently lower Mr. Matthew to the floor.
B. Check Mr. Matthew's carotid pulse.
C. Encourage Mr. Matthew to get to the bed.
D. Call for help in a loud voice.