The Gerontologic Nurse's Decision to Identify a Specific Patient as a Falls

question 13

Multiple Choice

The gerontologic nurse's decision to identify a specific patient as a falls risk is primarily based on the

• A)presence of visual deficiencies and musculoskeletal weakness.
• B)results determined by cognitive and physiologic assessment tools.
• C)degree of frailty and functional limitation observed.
• D)inability to follow instructions and communicate effectively.

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Definitions:

Ultrasound Sonography

A process in which high-frequency sound waves scan the mother’s womb to produce an image of the unborn baby, whose size and shape can then be assessed.

Teratogen

An environmental agent, such as a drug, chemical, virus, or other factor that produces a birth defect.

Environmental Factor

Any external element that can influence the development or outcome of a process or the health of an organism.

Birth Defects

Abnormalities in physical or mental structure or function that are present at birth, affecting body development or function.