A patient who has right-sided weakness following a stroke is admitted to a long-term care facility and exhibits increasing wandering and inability for self-care. To protect the patient from the most frequent cause of injury among the elderly, the nurse's most efficient intervention would be:

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Because falls are the most common accidents among residents, the provision of a personal alarm to sound when the person attempts to get out of bed is the most efficient intervention. Keeping the pathways clear, provision of adequate light, and provision of hip protectors are all safety oriented but do not prevent falls.

A Patient Who Has Right-Sided Weakness Following a Stroke Is