What Should Be the First Intervention When a Nurse Finds

question 10

Multiple Choice

What should be the first intervention when a nurse finds that a patient has fallen?

• A) Ask the patient to stand up.
• B) Document the fall according to agency policy.
• C) Remove or correct the cause of the fall.
• D) Assess the circumstances of the fall and any injuries sustained.

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