7. A client on bedrest asks to use the bedpan. Which is the best action to prevent the client from falling out of bed while using the bedpan?

• 1) Reposition the client's bed from a Fowler to a semi-Fowler position.
2) Lower the height of the bed to its lowest position.
3) Place the over-bed table in front of the client.
4) Raise the side rails on both sides of the bed.

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4) Raise the side rails on both sides of the bed.