Asked by Jonas Almoguera on Sep 28, 2024
A patient is admitted and is placed on fall precautions. The nurse teaches the patient and family about fall precautions. Which action will the nurse take?
A) Check on the patient once a shift.
B) Encourage visitors in the early evening.
C) Place all four side rails in the "up" position.
D) Keep the patient on fall risk until discharge.
Fall Precautions
Measures and interventions designed to prevent falls, particularly in environments like hospitals or care homes, to ensure the safety of individuals at risk of falling.
Fall Risk
The likelihood of an individual experiencing a fall due to factors such as balance, strength, medications, or environmental hazards.
- Appreciate the importance of implementing measures to avoid falls in various locations.
Learning Objectives
- Appreciate the importance of implementing measures to avoid falls in various locations.