Falls are a major health problem in the elderly population and occur from multifactorial causes. What is a factor in the rate of falls in the elderly population? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Medication effects
B) Overdependence on assistive devices
C) Poor lighting
D) Sensory impairment
E) Ineffective use of coping strategies
Ans: A, C, D
Feedback: Causes of falls are multifactorial. Both extrinsic factors, such as changes in the environment or poor lighting, and intrinsic factors, such as physical illness, neurologic changes, or sensory impairment, play a role. Mobility difficulties, medication effects, foot problems or unsafe footwear, postural hypotension, visual problems, and tripping hazards are common, treatable causes. Overdependence on assistive devices and ineffective use of coping strategies have not been shown to be factors in the rate of falls in the elderly population.
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