A nurse is assigned to care for four patients. The nurse determines that the patient who is most at risk for injury from trying to get out of bed is

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The 84-year-old patient with a fecal impaction may have difficulty getting out of bed due to discomfort, pain, or dizziness. This patient may also have mobility issues, making them more susceptible to falls and other injuries. The other patients mentioned do not have any specific risk factors for injury while getting out of bed.

A Nurse Is Assigned to Care for Four Patients