Safety & Infection ControlPregunta 20 de 120
Which client is at highest risk for falls and should have safety precautions reinforced?
a.A 30-year-old ambulating independently
b.A 25-year-old admitted for observation
c.A 40-year-old awaiting routine discharge
d.An 80-year-old on sedatives with a history of dizziness
Explicación
Advanced age, sedating medications, and a history of dizziness are major fall-risk factors. Independent younger clients without these factors are at lower risk. Fall precautions such as a low bed and call light within reach are indicated.
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