Nurses provide many interventions to prevent falls in healthcare settings. Which of the following would be an appropriate fall-prevention intervention?
A) Keep bed in the high position.
B) Keep side rails up at all times.
C) Apply restraints to all confused patients.
D) Lock wheels on beds and wheelchairs.
D
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