The nurse best addresses the possible intrinsic factors that contribute to falls experienced by older adult patients in an acute care setting by
a. encouraging patients to wear their glasses.
b. keeping a low-level light on in the room at night.
c. keeping the patient's bed low to the floor.
d. assessing the room for clutter on the floor.
A
Risk factors for hospital falls include both intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Intrinsic factors include age-related physiologic changes and diseases, as well as medications that affect cognition and balance. The other actions are important safety measures that are helpful to some patients as well, but good vision is critical for safety.
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