Fall prevention
Fall prevention ( 5 Questions)
Which nursing intervention is appropriate for preventing falls in the healthcare setting?
Encouraging patients to ambulate independently without assistance can increase the risk of falls. Assistance should be provided based on the patient's mobility level and fall risk assessment.
Using bed alarms or chair alarms for patients at risk for falls. Explanation: Bed alarms or chair alarms are appropriate interventions to alert healthcare providers when patients at risk for falls attempt to leave their beds or chairs without assistance, allowing for timely intervention.
Keeping patient rooms dimly lit increases the risk of falls. Adequate lighting should be maintained to enhance visibility and safety.
Encouraging family members to bring pets to the patient's room for companionship can introduce potential fall hazards and distractions, increasing the risk of falls.
Answer: b. Using bed alarms or chair alarms for patients at risk for falls. Explanation: Bed alarms or chair alarms are appropriate interventions to alert healthcare providers when patients at risk for falls attempt to leave their beds or chairs without assistance, allowing for timely intervention.
Incorrect choices: a. Encouraging patients to ambulate independently without assistance can increase the risk of falls. Assistance should be provided based on the patient's mobility level and fall risk assessment.
c. Keeping patient rooms dimly lit increases the risk of falls. Adequate lighting should be maintained to enhance visibility and safety.
d. Encouraging family members to bring pets to the patient's room for companionship can introduce potential fall hazards and distractions, increasing the risk of falls.