A nurse is preparing a staff training on fall prevention for clients who have moderate dementia. Which of the following strategies should the nurse include?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Delegate scheduled checks to assistive personnel: Regular, scheduled checks help monitor clients with moderate dementia for signs of restlessness, wandering, or unsafe behaviors that could lead to falls. Delegating this task ensures consistent supervision and enhances safety. B. Ensure all the side rails are up when the client is in bed: Raising all side rails can actually increase the risk of injury, as clients with dementia may attempt to climb over them, leading to falls or entrapment. Side rails should be used judiciously and according to safety guidelines. C. Collaborate with a provider to request PRN standard prescriptions for sedatives: Routine use of sedatives can increase confusion, dizziness, and fall risk in clients with dementia. Nonpharmacologic fall prevention strategies are preferred whenever possible. D. Keep televisions on around the unit for distraction: Continuous background noise or television can be overstimulating and may increase agitation in clients with dementia, potentially increasing the risk of falls rather than preventing them.