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Which nursing intervention is appropriate for preventing falls in a hospitalized patient with impaired mobility?
Providing a clutter-free environment with clear pathways reduces the risk of falls and promotes a safe ambulatory environment for patients with impaired mobility.
Bed rails are not recommended as a fall prevention measure due to the potential for entrapment and other associated risks. They should only be used when necessary and based on an individualized assessment.
Administering sedatives can increase the risk of falls by causing drowsiness and impaired cognition. It is not a suitable fall prevention intervention.
Leaving the patient unattended during ambulation increases the risk of falls. Patients with impaired mobility should not be left unattended.
Providing a clutter-free environment with clear pathways reduces the risk of falls and promotes a safe ambulatory environment for patients with impaired mobility.
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b. Bed rails are not recommended as a fall prevention measure due to the potential for entrapment and other associated risks. They should only be used when necessary and based on an individualized assessment.
c. Administering sedatives can increase the risk of falls by causing drowsiness and impaired cognition. It is not a suitable fall prevention intervention.
d. Leaving the patient unattended during ambulation increases the risk of falls. Patients with impaired mobility should not be left unattended.