Injuries among older adults resulting from falls in the home are due to intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Which one of the following is an example of an extrinsic factor?
a. Illness
b. Drug therapy
c. Environmental obstacles
d. Alcohol use
C
Injuries in the home result from extrinsic environmental factors such as tripping over doormats, small rugs on the stairs and floor, wet spots on the floor, and clutter on bedside tables, closet shelves, and bookshelves. Extrinsic factors can be modified or eliminated.
Falls can occur as a result of intrinsic factors such as illness, drug therapy, or alcohol use. Intrinsic factors may be difficult to modify or eliminate.
Falls can occur as a result of intrinsic factors such as illness, drug therapy, or alcohol use. Intrinsic factors may be difficult to modify or eliminate.
Falls can occur as a result of intrinsic factors such as illness, drug therapy, or alcohol use. Intrinsic factors may be difficult to modify or eliminate.
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