A Patient Is Admitted and Is Placed on Fall Precautions

question 16

Multiple Choice

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.

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