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You notice a loose, curled rug in a resident's room. What should you do?
- A.Roll it tighter and leave it in the same place as before
- B.Remove or secure it and report the hazard to the nurse or maintenance
- C.Place a chair on the curled edge and consider it finished
- D.Tell the resident to step over that corner from now on
Correct answer
B. Remove or secure it and report the hazard to the nurse or maintenance
Why
Loose rugs are tripping hazards that should be removed or fixed and reported. Covering the edge or telling the resident to step over it leaves the hazard in place.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Safety: Environmental Safety · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-134).