Which of the following is(are) assessed in a fall prevention ...

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Which of the following is(are) assessed in a fall prevention assessment of an older adult? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Environment
  b. Physical status
  c. Financial status
  d. Functional status
  e. Medical history
  f. Occupational history

Question 2

The nurse will be educating a group of senior citizens on adaptations for safer driving. Which adaptation(s) should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Wide rear-view mirrors
  b. Pedal extensions
  c. Global positioning system (GPS) devices
  d. Antiroll bars

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Answer to Question 1

A, B, D, E
The nurse uses information about lighting, flooring, apparel, and other issues from the environ-mental assessment of an older adult to plan individualized fall prevention measures. The nurse examines flexibility, muscle strength, vital signs, and other clinical indicators in the physical as-sessment of an older adult to plan individualized fall prevention measures. The nurse uses infor-mation about gait, balance, and ability to perform activities of daily living in the functional status assessment of an older adult to plan individualized fall prevention measures. The nurse examines medications, previous accidents and falls, co-morbid conditions, and other factors in the histori-cal assessment of an older adult to plan individualized fall prevention measures. Financial issues and occupational history are not directly related to a risk for falls.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C
Wide rear-view mirrors, pedal extensions, and GPS devices are all suggested adaptations. The use of antiroll bars has not been identified as an adaptation.