As a member of the safety committee, the nurse's task is to identify actions to prevent falls within the organization. Which intervention should the nurse emphasize as important to prevent falls?
1. Display the phone number to the nurses' station.
2. Keep electrical cords under the bed.
3. Keep the environment tidy.
4. Read label directions.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Displaying the phone number to the nurses' station is a way to call for help.
Rationale 2: Electrical cords should only be used if necessary, and the maintenance department can help if any of them present a hazard.
Rationale 3: Keeping the environment tidy and free of clutter will go a long way in preventing falls.
Rationale 4: Reading label directions will prevent the wrong use of substances given to the client, but would not directly prevent falls.
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