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What is the recommended intervention for patients with new altered mental status?
What is the recommended intervention for patients with new altered mental status?
- Implement designated safety zones with low beds and mats
- Apply clean corrective lenses when walking
- Provide them with a sitter for continuous supervision
- Assess the patients for delirium (correct)
What is the suggested intervention for patients with visual impairment?
What is the suggested intervention for patients with visual impairment?
- Take them to the toilet on a regular basis via a scheduled rounding protocol
- Implement designated safety zones with low beds and mats
- Have clean corrective lenses easily within reach and applied when walking (correct)
- Provide them with a sitter for continuous supervision
What should be within safe reach for all patients according to the text?
What should be within safe reach for all patients according to the text?
- Low beds and mats
- Assistive devices like canes or walkers (correct)
- Frequent toileting needs
- Safety zones with nightlight and gait belt
What is the recommended intervention for cognitively impaired patients who are agitated or trying to wander?
What is the recommended intervention for cognitively impaired patients who are agitated or trying to wander?
What should be applied when walking by patients with visual impairment?
What should be applied when walking by patients with visual impairment?
Which factor plays a crucial role in identifying individuals at risk of falls?
Which factor plays a crucial role in identifying individuals at risk of falls?
What is a significant risk factor for falls, particularly in the elderly?
What is a significant risk factor for falls, particularly in the elderly?
In fall risk assessment, what is one of the key objectives for nursing students as per the text?
In fall risk assessment, what is one of the key objectives for nursing students as per the text?
What is a primary focus of the Fall Risk Assessment Nursing Skills module as per the text?
What is a primary focus of the Fall Risk Assessment Nursing Skills module as per the text?
What does the text emphasize as a crucial role for nurses in relation to falls?
What does the text emphasize as a crucial role for nurses in relation to falls?
What is the purpose of the Morse Fall Scale (MFS) mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the Morse Fall Scale (MFS) mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a risk factor for falls according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a risk factor for falls according to the text?
What is one of the environmental causes of falls mentioned in the text?
What is one of the environmental causes of falls mentioned in the text?
Which medication is specifically mentioned in the text as contributing to fall risk?
Which medication is specifically mentioned in the text as contributing to fall risk?
What is the significance of the total score obtained from the Morse Fall Scale (MFS)?
What is the significance of the total score obtained from the Morse Fall Scale (MFS)?
