A Group of Nurses Are Discussing Fall Prevention on the Medical

question 35

Multiple Choice

A group of nurses are discussing fall prevention on the medical unit. Which option reflects the nurse's duty to prevent patient falls?

• A) To assess the patient for risk for falls.
• B) Perform continuous observation of patients.
• C) Make sure that side rails on all beds are raised at all times.
• D) Provide minimal assistance.

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A measure of the concentration of a solute in a solution in terms of amount of substance per mass of solvent, specifically moles of solute per kilogram of solvent.

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