Asked by Jenny Blount on May 31, 2024
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Which intrinsic assessment finding could lead a patient to fall?
A) The patient has orthostatic hypotension and faints when standing too quickly.
B) The patient's room is located at the end of the hall far from the nursing station.
C) The patient's roommate sometimes spills the contents of a urinal on the floor.
D) The patient's room is crowed with walkers,wheelchairs,and bedside commodes.
Orthostatic Hypotension
A type of hypotension occurring upon rising from a sitting or prone position, leading to feelings of lightheadedness or collapse.
Intrinsic Assessment
An evaluation method focusing on internal processes and mechanisms within the subject being assessed.
Roommate
A person with whom one shares a living facility such as a room or apartment, but is not related or romantically involved with.
- Evaluate patient behaviors and conditions that increase risk for accidents or injuries and plan accordingly.
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Dayne RangelJun 04, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Intrinsic factors that can lead to falls are patient-related such as orthostatic hypotension.Extrinsic factors are environmentally related,such as spills,clutter,and patient room location.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate patient behaviors and conditions that increase risk for accidents or injuries and plan accordingly.