The nurse is completing an incident report for a client who has fallen out of bed. Which of the following should the nurse do when completing this report?
a. Reference the incident report in the client's documentation
b. Provide an opinion as to the client's status after the fall
c. Conclude if the client is going to have to stay in the hospital longer because of the fall
d. State only the facts about the incident
ANS: D
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