Answer to Question 1
D
According to the fall assessment tool, the greatest indicator of risk for falls is a history of falls.
According to the fall assessment tool, the second leading risk factor for falls is confusion.
According to the fall assessment tool, impaired judgement is the fourth leading risk factor for falls.
According to the fall assessment tool, sensory deficit is the fifth leading risk factor for falls.
Answer to Question 2
D
A factual record contains descriptive, objective information about what a nurse sees, hears, feels, and smells. An objective description is the result of direct observation and measurement. For example, B/P 80/50, patient diaphoretic, heart rate 102 and regular. Avoid vague terms such as appears, seems, or apparently because these words suggest that you are stating an opinion, do not accurately communicate facts, and do not inform another caregiver of details regarding behaviors exhibited by the patient. Use of exact measurements establishes accuracy. For example, a description such as Intake, 360 mL of water is more accurate than Patient drank an adequate amount of fluid.
Nurses may collaborate with social workers, physicians, and other members of the health care team to
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Skilled nursing facilities provide care for patients requiring longer stays than hospitals allow.
Symptoms That May Lead to a Diagnosis of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder