Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Practice
As a member of a quality improvement team, you review data showing a high rate of falls in elderly patients on your unit. You suggest involving staff nurses in developing a fall risk assessment tool tailored to the unit's population. Your suggestion reflects:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Staff crafting a fall risk tool uses evidence-based practice data (fall rates) and nurse input tailor prevention, cutting incidents. It's not discipline, teamwork flaws, or oversight cuts frontline leads. On the team, this targets elderly risks, aligning with EBP's focus on specific, proven care, leveraging staff to enhance safety and outcomes effectively.