Nurses provide many interventions to prevent falls in health care settings. Which of the following would be an appropriate intervention to prevent falls?

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Locking wheels on beds and wheelchairs can prevent them from accidentally rolling away, which can cause falls. Keeping the bed in a high position and side rails up at all times can also increase the risk of falls, as clients may try to climb over them to get out of bed. Using restraints on clients can lead to physical and psychological harm and should only be used as a last resort in extreme cases.

Nurses Provide Many Interventions to Prevent Falls in Health Care