Nursing fundamentals · practice question
An older adult with a history of falls tries to get out of bed unassisted and is unsteady. What should the nurse do first?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
B. Stay with the client, call for assistance, and reassess fall risk and safety devices.
Why
Immediate safety and supervision take priority; restraints are a last resort after other fall-prevention measures.
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