A patient with a history of falling continually attempts to get out of bed unassisted despite frequent reminders to call for help first. Which action should the nurse take first?
1) Apply a cloth vest restraint.
2) Encourage a family member to stay with the patient.
3) Administer lorazepam (an antianxiety medication).
4) Keep the patient's bed side rails up.
ANS: 2
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