Asked by Jordan Paige on May 07, 2024
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An ambulatory patient is admitted to the extended-care facility with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.In the Hendrich II Fall Risk Model,what is the most significant indicator of risk for falls?
A) Confusion/disorientation/impulsivity.
B) Dizziness/vertigo.
C) Symptomatic depression.
D) Altered elimination.
Confusion/Disorientation
A state of being unclear, puzzled, or not able to understand or remember things properly, often a symptom of various medical or mental conditions.
Hendrich II Fall Risk Model
The Hendrich II Fall Risk Model is a tool used in healthcare settings to assess the risk of falling in hospitalized patients, guiding interventions to prevent falls.
Alzheimer's Disease
A progressive neurological disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior.
- Ascertain the risk contributors to falls and employ tactics to avert falls and resultant injuries.
- Enact appropriate measures for patients at jeopardy of harm due to ecological, physiological, or mental conditions.
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May 12, 2024
Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the risk contributors to falls and employ tactics to avert falls and resultant injuries.
- Enact appropriate measures for patients at jeopardy of harm due to ecological, physiological, or mental conditions.
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