Which intervention does the nurse utilize first to decrease the risk for fall in the patient who is confused and agitated?

Assign an employee to sit with the patient. The first intervention to prevent falls is to assign an employee to sit with the patient. This individual can reorient the patient and encourage the patient to stay safe in bed. Soft wrist restraints, sedatives, and raising all four bedside rails are all considered restraints and should only be utilized with a physician’s order after less invasive options have been exhausted to keep the patient safe.

Which intervention does the nurse utilize first to decrease the r...

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