The nurse manager in a health care agency reminds the staff of which intervention to prevent falls?
1. Display the phone number to the nurses' station.
2. Keep electrical cords under the bed.
3. Keep the environment tidy.
4. Read label directions.
3. Keep the environment tidy.
Rationale:
Keeping the environment tidy and free of clutter will go a long way in preventing falls. The call system to the nurses' station is a direct line for help; a number has to be displayed or dialed. Electrical cords should be used only if necessary, and the maintenance department can help if any of them present a hazard. Reading label directions will prevent the wrong use of substances given to the client but would not directly prevent falls.
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