Question

While making rounds, the nurse finds a client lying on the floor next to a wheelchair. the client states, "i was trying to get back to bed and slipped." what should be the nurse's initial action?

Answer 1

The nurse should first help the patient get into bed. He/ she should then call the nurse manager and alert the administration of what has happened. Later an arrangement should be done to examine the client to make sure there are no injuries that may harm the client.