A patient is at high risk for falls due to medications that cause dizziness. What should the CNA do?

Question

Accepted Answer

Tell the patient to move slowly and use handrails or support. The CNA should educate and assist the patient by advising them to move slowly and use support such as handrails or the CNA's assistance. The CNA cannot recommend stopping medications—that's the nurse/doctor's role. Confining the patient to bed causes other complications. Extra caffeine is not appropriate and doesn't address the underlying dizziness issue.