The nurse is caring for a patient who climbed out of bed and fell to the floor.What will the nurse do in regard to the incident report?

A) Include a recommendation for fall prevention interventions.
B) Note in the patient's chart that an incident report was completed.
C) Document how the patient was found and a description of the injuries.
D) Indicate that the nursing assistant wasn't paying attention to the patient.
E) Document fall prevention steps that were in place before the patient fell.

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Deepanshu Chandna · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C,E, Explanation :  The nurse will document how the patient was found and a description of the injuries.The nurse will also document fall prevention steps that were in place before the patient fell in order to aid the investigation into the event.The nurse will not suggest that the nurse assistant was not paying attention,chart that an incident report was completed,or make recommendations for fall precautions.

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