To prevent falls,the nurse needs to: (Select all that apply.)

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A recent study shows that hourly nurse rounds are an effective strategy for reducing falls.Combining hourly rounds with activities such as regular toileting and assessing patient's comfort needs manages those factors that often prompt patients to get out of bed without assistance.In the hospital setting,a variety of fall risk factor screening tools are available.Because multiple risk factors for falls are known,no single assessment tool is sensitive and specific for analyzing fall risk.

To Prevent Falls,the Nurse Needs To: (Select All That Apply