A patient with acute vertigo becomes unsteady while walking to the bathroom. Which nursing action has priority?
Correct answer: B. Place the patient safely in bed and institute fall precautions
- A. Ask the patient to walk independently to build confidence
- B. Place the patient safely in bed and institute fall precautions
- C. Encourage rapid head movements to improve balance
- D. Keep the room brightly lit and remove the call bell
Explanation
Safety is the immediate priority because vertigo greatly increases the risk of falling. The patient should be assisted to a safe position, the environment made hazard-free and the call bell kept within reach.
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