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Risk For Falls
Risk For Falls
PLANNING Within 4 hours of nursing interventions the patient will effectively vebalize understanding of individuals risk factors that contribute to the possibility of fall.
RATIONALE Orientation reduces fear related to unfamiliar environment Patient and family need information to plan strategies for assisting the visually impaired patient to cope
EVALUATION After 4 hours of nusing intrventions the patient has effectively verbalized understanding of individuals risk factors in preventing possibility of fall.
Involve caregiver in patients care and instructions. Help patient understand nature and limitations of disease.
This ensures safety and maintains what patient has arranged. The use of natural/halogen lighting is preffered to improve vision for patients with diminished vision These ensure safety and sense of independence.
Diagnosis: Risk for falls related to partial blindness as evidenced by fall history
Place meal tray, tissues, water, and call light within patients range of vision or reach. Encourage use of sense of touch.
Touch encourages patient to become familiar with unfamiliar objects. Diversional activities should be encouraged. Radio and television increase awareness of day and time. Fully open or closed doors reduce the risk for injury among the vision-impaired.