While reviewing safety precautions with the staff in a long-term care facility, which step should the nurse emphasize that helps to promote a safe environment for the clients?

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A)Having the client wear shoes with rubber skid-resistant soles is the most appropriate intervention to decrease the risk of client falls, which will promote a safe environment. Dim lighting will increase the risk of client falls. Both the hallways and the clients' rooms should be clutter free. Noise should be kept to a minimum, but turning off alarms would endanger clients.
B)Having the client wear shoes with rubber skid-resistant soles is the most appropriate intervention to decrease the risk of client falls, which will promote a safe environment. Dim lighting will increase the risk of client falls. Both the hallways and the clients' rooms should be clutter free. Noise should be kept to a minimum, but turning off alarms would endanger clients.
C)Having the client wear shoes with rubber skid-resistant soles is the most appropriate intervention to decrease the risk of client falls, which will promote a safe environment. Dim lighting will increase the risk of client falls. Both the hallways and the clients' rooms should be clutter free. Noise should be kept to a minimum, but turning off alarms would endanger clients.
D)Having the client wear shoes with rubber skid-resistant soles is the most appropriate intervention to decrease the risk of client falls, which will promote a safe environment. Dim lighting will increase the risk of client falls. Both the hallways and the clients' rooms should be clutter free. Noise should be kept to a minimum, but turning off alarms would endanger clients.

While Reviewing Safety Precautions with the Staff in a Long-Term