A patient at risk for falling is being ambulated. Which action by the nurse is most important to prevent the patient from falling?
a. Raising the bed to an appropriate working height
b. Placing nonskid shoes on the patient
c. Dangling the patient on the side of the bed for 10 minutes
d. Turning on the brightest lights in the room
B
Placing nonskid surfaces on the patient's feet helps to prevent falls. The height of the bed should be as low as possible before attempting to have the patient stand. Dangling prevents dizziness, but the length of time differs, and it is not required for all patients. Adequate light is important, but the brightest lights are not needed.
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