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.

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

The best action to prevent the client from falling out of bed while using the bedpan is to raise the side rails on both sides of the bed.