The action of sitting up with the legs hanging over the side to regain balance is called?

• A. Fowler's
• B. Dangle
• C. Base of Support
• D. Cane

Answer: (B)

Dangling the legs over the edge of the bed is a balance-recovery maneuver used during transfers and ambulation practice. Letting the legs hang allows the body to feel its weight and gradually re-establish postural control, giving the nervous system and muscles a moment to recalibrate before standing or moving. This helps stabilize the person and reduces the risk of a sudden loss of balance.

Fowler's describes elevating the head of the bed, not the action of letting the legs hang. Base of Support is a general concept about the area in contact with the ground, not a specific maneuver. A cane is a mobility aid, not the act of regaining balance. Therefore, the term that fits this description is dangling.