The Golden Rule of Bedside Care Can Be Summarized As

The golden rule of bedside care can be summarized as:

A) Patients should be cared for primarily at the bedside.
B) All patient services (e.g., x-ray, nursing care, respiratory care) should be delivered to the patient at the bedside whenever possible.
C) As a caregiver, at all times treat a patient as you would hope to be treated if you were the patient.
D) Make sure that all safety equipment is in place at the bedside for maximum patient protection from hazards such as falls.