The nurse is admitting a preschooler to the hospital for a scheduled minor surgical procedure requiring an overnight stay. Since the patient is under the age of 12 years, a fall risk assessment is unnecessary. Is this statement true or false?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
F
Most hospitalized children are physically active and may be at risk for injury from falls.
Factors that contribute to falls include an altered mental status, the need for mobility
assistance, and lack of attentiveness on the part of the parent. It is recommended that all
children undergo a fall risk screening when admitted to a hospital and again if motor or
sensory changes occur.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word