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Why are grab bars and a shower chair helpful in the bathroom?
- A.They make the bathroom look more modern for visitors
- B.They give support and let the resident sit during bathing
- C.They let staff skip supervising residents during showers
- D.They hold extra towels so the floor stays fully stocked
Correct answer
B. They give support and let the resident sit during bathing
Why
Bathrooms are high-risk areas, and grab bars plus seated bathing reduce slips and falls. They never replace supervision, and appearance is not their purpose.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Safety: Fall Prevention · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-132).