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After a resident has fallen, what must you do before anything else is decided?
- A.Report it to the nurse right away and stay with the resident
- B.Help the resident up first and report it only if she complains
- C.Finish your other assignments, then mention it at shift end
- D.Ask the resident not to tell anyone so no report is needed
Correct answer
A. Report it to the nurse right away and stay with the resident
Why
Falls must be reported immediately so the nurse can assess for injury before the resident is moved. Delaying or hiding a fall risks missed injuries.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Safety: Incident Reporting · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-131).