NCLEX Question of the Day

December 1, 2025

Safety and Infection Control QID 685

What is the best practice for a nurse to prevent patient falls in a healthcare setting?

A:
Assessing each patient for fall risk upon admission and routinely thereafter.
B:
Using physical restraints on patients with a history of falls.
C:
Placing all patients in low beds with bed alarms.
D:
Restricting mobility for high-risk patients.

Explanation

Individualized assessment of fall risk for each patient allows for appropriate interventions to be implemented. Universal use of low beds, bed alarms, restricting mobility, or using restraints may not be suitable for every patient and could have other adverse effects.

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