The nurse is evaluating the Falls Program instituted on the medical unit to decrease the number of falls. The number of falls has decreased in the last month. The nurse realizes that (Select all that apply.)
a. The program has been successful and can be terminated.
b. Policies for the program need to be developed or evaluated further.
c. The program evaluation is a nursing-sensitive outcome that can enhance safety.
d. The program results need to be reported to the QI Committee only.
ANS: B, C
Nurses and health care facilities use nursing-sensitive outcomes to improve nurses' workloads, enhance patient safety, and develop sound policies related to nursing practice and health care.
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1. Ask to describe the level of pain. 2. Observe for tense body posturing. 3. Listen for sounds such as groaning. 4. Notice changes in appetite or sleep. 5. Observe facial expressions such as grimacing.
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