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What should a health care worker do first if a patient start falling

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Answer: An immediate response should help to reduce fall risk until more comprehensive care planning occurs. Therefore, an immediate intervention should be put in place by the nurse during the same shift that the fall occurred. When investigation of the fall circumstances is thorough, it is usually clear what immediate action is necessary.

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