A patient is at high risk for falls. What should the nursing assistant do to prevent falls in the patient's room?

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Place the call bell within the patient's reach and keep the room well-lit. Keeping the call bell accessible and maintaining adequate lighting are evidence-based fall prevention strategies. Answer A is wrong because bed rails can actually increase fall risk and cause injury. Answer C is impractical and restricts necessary mobility. Answer D unnecessarily limits patient activity and dignity.