Multiple Choice
During the acute CVA phase,a risk for falls related to paralysis is present.The intervention that best protects the patient from injury is:
A) Keep the bed in a high position for ease of nursing care.
B) Keep the side rails up, according to agency policy.
C) Assess vision deficit related to ptosis.
D) Monitor the condition every 2 hours.
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