Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1517 of 2368
A client has been lowered to the floor after beginning to fall in the hallway. What should the nurse do next?
- Help the client stand up and return to bed right away
- Ask two assistants to lift the client into a wheelchair
- Have the client walk a few steps to test their balance
- Assess the client for injuries before moving them
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Correct answer: Assess the client for injuries before moving them
Injuries must be found before any movement. Moving the client first could worsen an unrecognized injury.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Mobility: Lowering A Client to the Floor. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026