Asked by Mirka Castanon-Ibarra on Jun 03, 2024

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The nursing assistive personnel (NAP) informs the nurse that a patient has fallen out of bed and is in pain.The nurse assesses the patient and provides care.How should the nurse document the patient's fall?

A) Patient found on floor in pain after falling out of bed.
B) Patient found on floor after falling out of bed; found by NAP Smith.
C) Patient fell out of bed but is currently in bed.
D) Patient reminded to not climb OOB after falling.

Nursing Assistive Personnel (NAP)

Nurses' aides, who perform fundamental nursing duties under the guidance of registered nurses or licensed practical nurses, undertaking responsibilities like helping patients with bathing, getting dressed, and eating.

Patient's Fall

An incident where a patient unintentionally comes to rest on the ground or lower level, posing significant risk especially in healthcare settings.

  • Understand the intentions and accurate application of occurrence documentation in advancing patient care and security.
  • Recognize appropriate documentation techniques and frequent errors in nursing records.
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Milia ChahineJun 04, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
This option provides important information about who found the patient and the circumstances of the fall, which is important for documentation and potential follow-up care. Option A is too vague and does not provide enough detail. Option C is inaccurate as the patient is no longer in bed. Option D is not relevant to documenting the fall.