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  2. Fall precautions Teaching 435

Fall precautions Teaching 435

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 injuries.

Other teachings

Instructed patient to keep appliances cords out of areas where you walk....
Instructed patient to place a night-light along the route between the bedroom and bathroom....
Patient instructed to lean on his/hers strongest knee at the time of getting up after a fall....
Caregiver and/or patient instructed to place a rubber mat or adhesive texture strips on the bottom o...
Patient and/or caregiver instructed to install grab bars in the bathtub. This simple procedure will...
Caregiver instructed to remove small area rugs and place non-slip treads on bare wood floors, steps...
Patient and caregiver instructed that in the event of a power outage flashlights and new batteries s...
Patient and/or caregiver instructed to clean any spilled or splashed grease on the kitchen floor imm...
Patient instructed to try to rotate his/her body to the side or sitting position in the event of a f...
Patient instructed to breath deeply five or six times after experiencing a fall. In the event of any...