During a routine assessment of a hospital room, the nurse notices the following: the client has an unsteady gait, the bed is positioned in its highest setting, an overbed table is cluttered with personal items, and the call bell is hanging on the ground. What action should the nurse prioritize to address potential hazards in the client's environment?
Lower the bed to its lowest position.
Ensure the call bell is within the client’s reach.
Assist in decluttering the overbed table.
Encourage the client to ambulate to improve mobility.
The nurse should first lower the bed to its lowest position to reduce the risk of injury if the client falls, considering their unsteady gait. Ensuring the call bell is within reach is also important for client safety, enabling them to call for assistance. However, the bed height poses immediate physical harm if the client attempts to get out unassisted. While decluttering the table minimizes risks, it is not the most urgent threat to client safety. Encouraging the client to ambulate while ensuring safety involves supervision and does not directly address the hazards observed.
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