Asked by Katie Utley on Apr 28, 2024
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Which of the following safety measures would be completed for all clients after positioning them in their bed?
A) Raise all side rails up
B) Raise only the top bed rails up
C) Make sure call bell is within reach
D) Rails up with bed in highest position
Side Rails
Metal or plastic guards that attach to the sides of a hospital bed to prevent patients from rolling out of bed and to assist them in repositioning themselves.
Call Bell
A device used by patients to alert or call for medical staff assistance, commonly found in hospitals and long-term care facilities.
- Identify precautions to avoid falls and maintain patient comfort throughout and following the process of bathing or changing bed sheets.
Verified Answer
CA
Cilla AlbertsApr 28, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Raising all side rails or raising only the top bed rails can cause harm to the patient if they need to get out of bed quickly or if emergency personnel need quick access to the patient. Rails should only be used if the patient is at risk for falling out of bed. Making sure the call bell is within reach is essential so that the patient can call for assistance if needed. Raising the bed to the highest position is not always necessary or safe for the patient.
Learning Objectives
- Identify precautions to avoid falls and maintain patient comfort throughout and following the process of bathing or changing bed sheets.