A nurse is providing education to a female patient who has been diagnosed with recurrent urinary tract infections. What statement should the nurse include in the education?

A. Protective prone: The prone position (lying on the stomach) does not allow easy enema administration and is not recommended.

B. Left lateral recumbent: The left lateral position allows gravity to assist with enema administration and helps the fluid move efficiently through the colon.

C. High Fowler's: Sitting upright does not promote proper enema flow, making it ineffective.

D. Dorsal recumbent: Lying on the back does not facilitate enema administration effectively.

A. Apply restraints to the patient's wrists. Restraints should be a last resort and only used when all other interventions have failed. Before restraining, less restrictive methods such as reorientation, supervision, and environmental modifications should be attempted first.

B. Turn on the patient’s bed alarm. While a bed alarm can alert staff if the patient attempts to get out of bed, it does not prevent the patient from pulling at their dressings and IV lines. More direct supervision is needed.

C. Administer a sedating medication. Sedation should be used cautiously, as it may increase the risk of falls, delirium, and respiratory depression. Non-pharmacologic interventions should be attempted first unless the patient is a danger to themselves or others.

D. Move the patient closer to the nurse’s station. This is the best first intervention. Placing the patient closer to the nurses' station allows for increased supervision and quicker intervention while also helping to reduce agitation through reassurance and reorientation.