Answers
to matching:
Range of Motion=ROM
Out of bed =OOB
Activities of Daily Living=ADL
Ambulate=AMB
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Healthcare workers
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There is an
abundance of information to learn about preventing falls such as:
Contributing
factors to falls:
Visual impairment
Disorders affecting
gate-osteoporosis
Lack of balance and
coordination
Medications ex. Lowers
blood pressure
Urinary urgency
Accumulation of clutter
Hospitalization
Confusion, impaired
judgment
Incidence of falls:
History of falls and
severity of injury
Results in less
independence
Highest incidence over 65
years old,
Cognitive impairment
Social, environmental
factors
Fall prevention measures:
Well
fitting enclosed shoes, non-skid soles
Adequate
lighting
Avoid
bath oils-may increase risk of falls
Use
of assistive devices- Handrails near stairs
-Handrail in showers
Light
switch-Shoulder height
Emergency
numbers near phone
To assist with limited range of motion or mobility
provide:
Handheld
shower attachments
Long
handled bath sponges
Nonskid
strips in bathtub
Grip
bars near toilet and shower
Raised
toilet seats
Hopefully,
everyone will use information learned from visiting this blog!
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