In determining the causes of falls or other injuries within the home, the nurse should assess for which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Symptoms at time of fall and history of previous falls
b. Location of fall and activity at the time of the fall
c. Time of fall
d. Trauma post fall
A, B, C, D
Key symptoms are helpful in identifying causes of falls. Onset, location, and activity associated with falls provide additional details on causative factors and how to prevent future falls. Determine whether the patient has had a history of falls or other injuries within the home. Be specific in your assessment. Use the mnemonic SPLATT: Symptoms at time of fall, Previous fall, Location of fall, Activity at time of fall, Time of fall, and Trauma post fall.
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