Which of the following nursing interventions should be the priority for a nurse working in a retirement community?
A) Using restraints to keep nursing home residents from getting out of chairs unattended
B) Establishing a fall-prevention program for residents at risk
C) Using cordless phones or emergency call systems for residents in assisted living
D) Using a monitoring device for people who live alone in their own home
Ans: B
Formal fall-prevention programs are implemented in home care and health care settings. These programs can address multiple risk factors, focusing on those who are at risk for falls and the consistent implementation of preventive measures.
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