A nurse is caring for a patient who has a history of falls. The nurse would intervene if he or she observed the certified nursing assistant (CNA)
1. Placing the patient in a wheelchair near the nurses' station.
2. Standing next to the patient while he or she bathes in the bathroom.
3. Placing the patient in a room that is visible from the nurses' station.
4. Instructing the patient to put his or her call light on when finished using the commode.
ANS: 4
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