A patient is going to have a shower. To protect the person from falling, do the following except
A) Have the person use grab bars for support
B) Have the person use the towel bars for support
C) Place a bath mat on the shower floor
D) Make sure that the shower room floor is dry

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Towel bars are not designed for weight-bearing support and can easily come loose, causing the patient to fall. Grab bars are designed specifically for support in shower areas and should be used instead. The other choices (A, C, and D) are all appropriate for preventing falls in the shower.

A Patient Is Going to Have a Shower