The nurse is presenting a program on surviving a fall at a senior center. Which statement indicates that the participant needs clarification of the content on emergency actions after a fall?
A) "I should crawl to a phone on the affected side to keep it stable against a hard surface."
B) "I need to subscribe to an emergency call service like Lifeline."
C) "To call for help, I can scoot on my bottom to a low wall-mounted phone."
D) "If possible, I can crawl to a stairway and use the stairs to lift up to a standing position."
Answer: A
Clients at risk for falls and hip fractures should be taught how to notify emergency services in the event of a fall and injury. The client should turn onto the stomach and crawl to the phone. The client should participate in a 24-hour emergency alert service such as LifelineTM. The client can also scoot to the phone using their buttocks on the uninjured side. And another option is to crawl to a stairway and use the stairs to gradually lift self to a standing position.
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