A nurse keeps the top side rails of the bed of an elderly client raised. What should the nurse explain to the client and family regarding the purpose of the side rails?
A) To assist in changing positions
B) To hold the nurse's call signal
C) To hold the TV remote control
D) To restrict client movement
A
Feedback:
The nurse should explain to the client and family that the side rails assist the client in changing positions. The side rail is not required to hold the nurse's call signal and TV remote control. The side rail does not restrict the client's movement in bed; instead, it prevents the client from falling off the bed.
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