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Fall precautions Teaching 601

Patient was instructed on Why Older People Fall. There are many reasons that older people have increased risk of falling. Prevention of falls starts with identifying potentially treatable medical conditions, such as: Side effects of medications, fainting spells, vertigo.

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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 never to stop a fall with his/her hands or elbows. Should a fall occur always mai...