💊 NCLEX-RN Exam Prep

The priority nursing action when a patient falls is to:

A Complete an incident report first
B Assess the patient for injuries before moving them
C Call the physician immediately
D Place the patient back in bed

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Post-fall: first assess for injuries (head injury, fractures, bleeding). Do not move if suspected spinal injury. Then notify provider, document assessment, complete incident report.

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