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berenicecastro · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which collaborative team member would be most effective in assisting the nurse to identify medication alternatives that are less likely to cause drowsiness and dizziness to reduce the risk of falls in the elderly patient?

a. Nursing house manager
b. Charge nurse
c. Physical therapist
d. Pharmacist

Question 2

The patient has a nursing diagnosis of risk for falls. Which goal is most important?

a. Patient will ambulate twice a day.
b. Patient will have no symptoms of infection.
c. Patient will perform activities of daily living.
d. Patient will have no injuries during hospital stay.

Ahernandez18 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The nurse collaborates with the pharmacist and physician to identify and implement safe medication alternatives for older adults to minimize side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, and orthostatic hypotension, which can increase fall risk. Although house managers and charge nurses might have some experience in this area, pharmacists are educated to focus on medication. Physical therapists evaluate the patient's ability to perform and maintain balance during routine activities such as sitting, standing, and walking. They make recommendations for assistive devices such as canes and walkers to promote safe performance of these activities.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
All of the goals except lack of infection are appropriate for a patient with a risk-for-falls diagnosis; however, the most important goal is for the patient to have no injuries during the hospitalization.