Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client, diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, who scored as a high-risk fall candidate on the St. Thomas Risk Assessment Tool in Falling Elderly Inpatients. Which nursing interventions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,B,D
Rationale
For a high fall risk client with Parkinson's, a call-light (A), low bed (B), and bed alarm (D) reduce fall risk. Beveled mats (C) are less standard and may pose tripping hazards.