Asked by Monica Cheyenne on May 12, 2024

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Which of the following fall prevention strategies should the nurse perform on all hospitalized patients? (Select all that apply. )

A) Conduct hourly rounds.
B) Provide the patient regular toileting.
C) Assess the patient's comfort needs.
D) Evaluate the effectiveness of pain medication.

Fall Prevention Strategies

Methods and practices designed to reduce the likelihood of falls, especially in the elderly or those at risk, to prevent injury.

Hourly Rounds

A patient care strategy in which nurses or other healthcare providers check on each patient's needs approximately every hour to improve safety and satisfaction.

Toileting

The process of assisting a patient with using the toilet, often involving support with mobility and personal hygiene.

  • Discern and initiate proficient fall prevention strategies and approaches for individuals in hospital care.
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Marisa HerreraMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
A,B,C,D
Explanation :
A recent study shows that hourly nurse rounds are an effective strategy for reducing falls.Combining hourly rounds with activities such as regular toileting and assessing the patient's comfort needs manages those factors that often prompt patients to get out of bed without assistance.In the hospital setting,a variety of fall risk factor screening tools are available.Because multiple risk factors for falls are known,no single assessment tool is sensitive and specific for analyzing fall risk.