What is the most common cause of injury for adults in an acute care facility?
a. Medication error.
b. Falls.
c. Inadequate staffing.
d. None of the above.
b
Falls are the most common cause of injury for adults
in an acute care facility but every individual in every setting
should be assessed for the risk of having a fall.
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