A Patient Has Reduced Muscle Strength Following a Left-Sided Stroke

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient has reduced muscle strength following a left-sided stroke and is at risk for falling.Which intervention is most appropriate for the nursing diagnostic statement,Risk for falls?

• A) Encourage patient to remain in bed most of the shift.
• B) Keep all side rails down at all times.
• C) Place patient in room away from the nurses' station if possible.
• D) Assist patient into and out of bed every 6 hours or as tolerated.

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