What would be the initial choice of interventions to help prevent a fall in a confused 85-year-old extended-care facility patient?
a. Use of a vest restraint
b. Use of an electronic sensor alarm
c. Placement of a wheelchair between the wall and dining table
d. A tray table attached to the arms of the wheelchair
ANS: B
The alarm is the best initial choice because it does not require a physician's order. The vest restraint requires an order. The tray table and "trapping" the resident between the wall and a dining table may lead to injuries as the resident attempts to get out of confinement.
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