After a Patient Has Fallen,the Most Appropriate Nursing Intervention Is

question 13

Multiple Choice

After a patient has fallen,the most appropriate nursing intervention is to:

• A) Apply a vest restraint.
• B) Have the patient begin ambulating as soon as possible.
• C) Administer haloperidol (Haldol) as prescribed or as needed (PRN).
• D) Apply wrist restraints.

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