A nurse enters a patient's room and finds that the patient has fallen on her way to the bathroom. Which of the following is a prudent nursing intervention for this patient?
A) Briefly leave the patient in order to call the primary physician to assess the patient's condition.
B) Order x-rays or CT scans for the patient, as needed.
C) Document the incident, assessment, and interventions in the patient's medical record.
D) Do not file an event report unless the patient is seriously injured in the fall.
C
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