💊 NCLEX-RN Exam Prep

For fall prevention in elderly patients, the nurse should:

A Restrict all mobility
B Assess fall risk, ensure call light is within reach, maintain adequate lighting, and keep pathways clear
C Use restraints on all patients
D Only assess at discharge

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Fall prevention: Morse Fall Scale assessment, call light in reach, bed in lowest position, non-skid footwear, clear pathways, adequate lighting, toileting schedule, medication review, exercise programs.

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