Mrs.Kymber has been admitted to hospital,and is determined by the nursing staff to be at risk for falls.Which of the following measures would help Mrs.Kymber remain free from injury while hospitalized?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Encouraging Mrs.Kymber to use the call bell to request assistance would help prevent falls by ensuring she has help with tasks such as getting out of bed or walking to the bathroom. It is important to encourage independence as much as possible, so providing all care for her would not be the best choice. Keeping bed rails up can actually increase the risk of falls by making it harder for the patient to get in and out of bed or move around in bed. Assessing the client's mental status is important, but alone it does not directly address the risk of falls.

MrsKymber Has Been Admitted to Hospital,and Is Determined by the Nursing