While reviewing safety precautions with the staff in a long-term care facility, which step should the nurse emphasize that helps to promote a safe environment for the clients?
A) Keep clutter out of the hallway and inside the client's room.
B) Provide dim lighting.
C) Turn off alarms to reduce noise.
D) Have the client wear rubber skid-resistant slippers.
Answer: D
Having the client wear rubber skid-resistant slippers is the most appropriate intervention to decrease the risk of client falls, which will promote a safe environment. Dim lighting will increase the risk of client falls. The environment should be clutter-free, because any clutter can cause the client to fall. Noise should be kept to a minimum, but turning off alarms would endanger a client.
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