Case 2 Albert,79 Years Old,lives Alone in His Own Home

question 8

Multiple Choice

Case 2 Albert,79 years old,lives alone in his own home.He has diabetes,glaucoma,and nocturia from an enlarged prostate.A nurse is completing a fall risk assessment screening tool with Albert.
(Refer to Case 2 above. ) What percentage of hospitalizations from unintentional injuries is a result of falls?

• A) 87
• B) 59
• C) 72
• D) 32

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