Which nursing action is not a part of an adult fall prevention protocol?
a. Instruct the patient at risk for falls to call for help when performing activities of daily living.
b. Keep side rails down.
c. Keep bed in lowest position.
d. Provide adequate lighting.
B
The risk for falls can be decreased by: supervision, orienting the patient to the environment and call light system, provide ambulatory aids, placing personal belongings on tables near the bed, keeping hospital beds in the lowest position with side rails up, using nonslip mats and rugs, and lighting the environment.
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