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Which intervention is essential for a nurse to implement to promote safety and prevent falls in a healthcare setting?
Encouraging clients to walk independently without assistance may increase the risk of falls if they have mobility issues or require assistance.
Implementing regular safety inspections of the facility. Explanation: Regular safety inspections help identify potential hazards and ensure a safe environment for clients, reducing the risk of falls and promoting overall safety.
Administering sedative medications can potentially increase the risk of falls as it may affect the client's alertness and coordination.
Allowing clients to wear loose-fitting clothing may increase the risk of falls due to tripping hazards.
Answer: b. Implementing regular safety inspections of the facility. Explanation: Regular safety inspections help identify potential hazards and ensure a safe environment for clients, reducing the risk of falls and promoting overall safety.
Incorrect choices: a. Encouraging clients to walk independently without assistance may increase the risk of falls if they have mobility issues or require assistance.
C. Administering sedative medications can potentially increase the risk of falls as it may affect the client's alertness and coordination.
d. Allowing clients to wear loose-fitting clothing may increase the risk of falls due to tripping hazards.