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Additional safety considerations ( 8 Questions)
Which intervention is important for preventing falls in patients with cognitive impairments?
Providing clear signage and wayfinding cues. Explanation: Patients with cognitive impairments may experience difficulties navigating their environment. Providing clear signage and wayfinding cues, such as directional arrows or visual cues, can help them safely navigate and reduce the risk of falls.
Patients with cognitive impairments may require assistance and supervision during ambulation to prevent falls.
The use of physical restraints is not recommended for fall prevention as they can lead to adverse effects and compromise patient dignity and mobility.
Bed alarms or chair alarms are effective interventions for patients at risk for falls but are not specific to patients with cognitive impairments.
Answer: a. Providing clear signage and wayfinding cues. Explanation: Patients with cognitive impairments may experience difficulties navigating their environment. Providing clear signage and wayfinding cues, such as directional arrows or visual cues, can help them safely navigate and reduce the risk of falls.
Incorrect choices: b. Patients with cognitive impairments may require assistance and supervision during ambulation to prevent falls.
c. The use of physical restraints is not recommended for fall prevention as they can lead to adverse effects and compromise patient dignity and mobility.
d. Bed alarms or chair alarms are effective interventions for patients at risk for falls but are not specific to patients with cognitive impairments.