An Older Patient Has Fallen Twice in the Hospital in the Last

question 1

Multiple Choice

An older patient has fallen twice in the hospital in the last 2 days.What action by the nurse is best?

• A)Request restraint orders from the provider.
• B)Assess the patient for undiagnosed illness.
• C)Remind the patient to call for help getting up.
• D)Have a family member stay with the patient.

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