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A newly admitted resident seems unsteady and unfamiliar with the room. Why does this matter?
- A.New residents are not allowed to walk for the first week
- B.New surroundings and unsteadiness together raise fall risk
- C.Unfamiliar rooms make call lights stop working properly
- D.Fall risk only matters after a resident has fallen once
Correct answer
B. New surroundings and unsteadiness together raise fall risk
Why
Not knowing the layout, call light, or bathroom location adds risk on top of unsteadiness, so new residents need orientation and closer checks. Risk is assessed before any fall, not after.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Safety: Fall Prevention · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-133).