A nurse is working on a quality improvement team that is assessing an increase in client falls at the facility. After problem identification, which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first as part of the quality improvement process?

The correct answer is C: Identify clients who are at risk for falls. This should be the first step in the quality improvement process because it allows the nurse to target interventions to those most at risk. By identifying high-risk clients, the team can focus on specific factors contributing to falls and tailor interventions accordingly. Reviewing current literature (choice A) is important but should come after identifying at-risk clients. Implementing a fall prevention plan (choice B) and notifying staff (choice D) are premature without first identifying the specific clients who need targeted interventions.