Fall precautions Teaching 218
Fall precautions
Instructed patient to keep appliances cords out of areas where you walk.
Last updated November 13, 2017
Last updated November 13, 2017
Patient instructed to breathe deeply five or six times after experiencing a fall. In the event of any injuries do not try to get up, call a family mem...
Patient was instructed on measures to prevent falls when bathing. Get into the shower/tub by putting the weaker leg in first. Get out of the tub / sho...
Patient instructed never to stop a fall with his/her hands or elbows. Should a fall occur always maintain elbows, wrists and knees bent to prevent inj...
Patient was instructed on other reasons Why Older People Fall such as: Lightheadedness with standing caused by postural hypotension (blood pressure th...
Instructed patient in measures to prevent falls using a cane support during ambulation and transfers.