Which safety measure should the nurse use for a client who has adrenocortical insufficiency?
A. Pad the siderails of the client's bed.
B. Assist the client to change positions slowly.
C. Use a lift sheet to change the client's position.
D. Keep suctioning equipment at the client's bedside.
B
Adrenocortical insufficiency causes severe orthostatic (postural) hypotension, greatly increasing the client's risk for falls.
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