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A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of falls. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize to reduce the risk of falls in this patient?
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Place the patient in a room close to the nurses' station during the night only.
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Use physical restraints to prevent the patient from getting out of bed unassisted.
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Administer sedatives as prescribed to ensure the patient remains in bed.
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Correct answer Ensure that the patient's call light and personal belongings are within reach.
Rationale
Ensuring that the patient's call light and personal belongings are within reach can help reduce the risk of falls by preventing the patient from attempting to get up without assistance. Placing the patient in a room close to the nurses' station is helpful but should be done at all times, not just at night. Administering sedatives may increase the risk of falls if the patient becomes disoriented. Physical restraints are a last resort and can increase the risk of injury if the patient attempts to get out of bed.
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