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Patient safety ( 5 Questions)
What is the nurse's role in promoting patient safety and fall prevention?
Administering medications according to the prescribed schedule is important for patient care, but it does not directly address safety and fall prevention.
Providing emotional support to patients and their families is important for overall patient well-being, but it is not specific to safety and fall prevention.
Conducting regular safety checks and identifying potential hazards. Explanation: The nurse plays a crucial role in promoting patient safety and fall prevention by conducting regular safety checks to identify potential hazards in the environment and taking appropriate measures to mitigate them.
Documenting patient vital signs accurately and promptly is necessary for maintaining patient records but is not directly related to safety and fall prevention.
Answer: c. Conducting regular safety checks and identifying potential hazards. Explanation: The nurse plays a crucial role in promoting patient safety and fall prevention by conducting regular safety checks to identify potential hazards in the environment and taking appropriate measures to mitigate them.
Incorrect choices: a. Administering medications according to the prescribed schedule is important for patient care, but it does not directly address safety and fall prevention.
b. Providing emotional support to patients and their families is important for overall patient well-being, but it is not specific to safety and fall prevention.
d. Documenting patient vital signs accurately and promptly is necessary for maintaining patient records but is not directly related to safety and fall prevention.