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You find a wet patch on the hallway floor near the dining room. What should you do first?
- A.Stay with or guard the area, get it cleaned, and place a warning sign
- B.Walk around it and mention it at the end of your shift
- C.Cover it with a resident's bath towel from the cart
- D.Mop it later after all meal trays have been delivered
Correct answer
A. Stay with or guard the area, get it cleaned, and place a warning sign
Why
A wet floor is an immediate hazard, so the area is protected and cleaned right away with a sign until dry. Delaying or hiding it with a towel leaves others at risk.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Safety: Environmental Safety · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-126).