A patient at high risk for falls, with a history of confusion, attempts to get out of bed unassisted despite repeated reminders. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?

The correct answer to the question "A patient at high risk for falls, with a history of confusion, attempts to get out of bed unassisted despite repeated reminders. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?" is Option B: Placing a bed alarm and instructing the UAP to respond immediately..

The other options — A) Applying bilateral wrist restraints to prevent falls., C) Relocating the patient to a room closer to the nursing station., D) Administering a sedative to help the patient rest. — are incorrect for this NCLEX-RN Exam Prep question. As explained above: A bed alarm provides an immediate alert when the patient attempts to get up, allowing staff to intervene safely. This is a less restrictive intervention than restraints or sedatives, prioritizing saf…