Your written assignment for this module is a worksheet that describes the following:

• Common causes of patient falls
• Actions to prevent falls from occurring

You should be using complete sentences to answer the questions. Ensure that you are using correct grammar. In addition, support your answers using your textbook, course materials, credible internet resources, and scholarly journals. All citations must be in APA format.

You must proofread your paper. But do not strictly rely on your computer’s spell-checker and grammar-checker; failure to do so indicates a lack of effort on your part and you can expect your grade to suffer accordingly. Papers with numerous misspelled words and grammatical mistakes will be penalized. Read over your paper – in silence and then aloud – before handing it in and make corrections as necessary. Often it is advantageous to have a friend proofread your paper for obvious errors. Handwritten corrections are preferable to uncorrected mistakes.

Use a standard 10 to 12 point (10 to 12 characters per inch) typeface. Smaller or compressed type and papers with small margins or single-spacing are hard to read. It is better to let your essay run over the recommended number of pages than to try to compress it into fewer pages.

Likewise, large type, large margins, large indentations, triple-spacing, increased leading (space between lines), increased kerning (space between letters), and any other such attempts at “padding” to increase the length of a paper are unacceptable, wasteful of trees, and will not fool your professor.

The paper must be neatly formatted, double-spaced with a one-inch margin on the top, bottom, and sides of each page. When submitting hard copy, be sure to use white paper and print out using dark ink. If it is hard to read your essay, it will also be hard to follow your argument. Patient Falls Worksheet Nursing Paper

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Common causes of patient falls

Introduction

Falls are a major cause of hospital admissions, fractures, and death. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the most common causes of patient falls.

High Triglycerides

High triglycerides are a sign of metabolic syndrome, which can cause insulin resistance and diabetes. Insulin resistance is the most common cause of type 2 diabetes, and it’s associated with high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. High triglycerides may also indicate heart disease or stroke risk factors in older adults.

If you have any questions about your own health history or if you want to find out more about what could be causing your triglyceride levels to increase so quickly, speak with a doctor who specializes in diagnosing metabolic disorders such as diabetes mellitus (type 2) or non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).

Diabetes

Diabetes causes nerve damage and kidney disease, which can lead to the loss of vision, numbness in the feet or hands, or even foot ulcers. Heart problems are also common when a person has diabetes mellitus. The buildup of glucose (sugar) in your blood results in high blood sugar levels and a corresponding increase in urination as well as thirstiness and hunger pangs.

Diabetes can also cause circulation problems that result from an abnormal amount of water retention from not having enough insulin circulating through your body’s tissues; this condition is called edema (swelling). If you have diabetes but don’t take enough insulin to cover up those high levels of sugar in your system then there will be room for more fluid retention since it doesn’t get used up immediately like other bodily functions do when we eat meals or exercise regularly throughout our day – so instead it just sits there collecting around every organ until eventually some part starts breaking down because there isn’t enough oxygen getting through properly due to poor circulation patterns within these tissues.”

A Fall History

A fall history is a vital piece of information that can help determine the cause of a fall. The patient’s age, gender, height, weight and medical history should be included in this section. This will give you an idea of what might have led up to the fall or if there was anything else going on with them during their time at your office. You may also want to ask about their medications or any other conditions they have that could affect their balance or coordination.

It’s important for your healthcare provider to know if there were any events leading up to this incident so he or she can focus on those areas when assessing whether it was an accident rather than something intentional (which would require more investigation).

Low Testosterone

Low testosterone levels in men can cause fatigue, depression and weight gain. In women, low testosterone levels are associated with fatigue and depression as well.

Men and women with low levels of testosterone are at an increased risk for falls. For example, a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that men who had been diagnosed with prostate cancer were more likely to experience a fall than those who didn’t have it—even if they had no signs or symptoms of illness related to their prostate cancer treatment (1).

Low T can also be caused by obesity or being over-weight; however it is rarer than people think because most people don’t realize that they might have other underlying health issues such as high blood pressure (2).

Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a common condition that affects roughly 5% of the population. Sleep apnea is caused by a blocked airway during sleep, usually due to excess tissue or soft tissue in the throat and neck. The brain’s breathing center doesn’t receive enough information about whether you’re breathing correctly and therefore makes no effort to wake you up if your breathing stops for too long.

There are two main types of sleep apnea: central (caused by an enlarged tonsils) and obstructive (caused by an enlarged tongue). Both types can result in daytime symptoms such as fatigue or lack of energy, but only obstructive episodes will lead to daytime symptoms like headaches or falling asleep at inappropriate times

Medication and Alcohol Use

Medication and Alcohol Use

Medications can make people dizzy, tired and unsteady. They may also interfere with your ability to balance and walk safely. If you take a dose of a medication that causes you to feel this way, it’s important to stop taking the pills until your doctor has checked that they’re safe for you to use again. Medications are also known as prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications (OTCs). You should check with your doctor before starting any new OTC product or supplement because some products may interact with other medicines in ways that could be dangerous or harmful.

Alcohol is another cause of falls because it affects how well our brains work together when we’re walking around at nighttime.* When alcohol enters our system through drinking alcohol itself or through medications like acetaminophen (Tylenol), which contain acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), it encourages more fluid retention in our bodies while reducing blood flow throughout our bodies; this makes us feel drowsy and less alert than usual so we might not notice if something was on fire right behind us!*

The combination of these two factors makes it easy for someone who’s been drinking heavily all night long suddenly fall over – usually onto their face!

Your Environment

• Make sure you have a home health aide. You can do this by asking your doctor or nurse to recommend one, or contacting a home care agency in your area that specializes in caring for seniors and people with disabilities.

• Keep your home safe for all ages by making sure non-slip mats are used on all floors (especially wood). If necessary, put down tape throughout the house to prevent tripping hazards such as rugs and throw rugs.

• Use non-slip mats in the shower so that it’s easier to step over them without slipping on wet floors; this will also reduce slips while getting dressed!

There are many risk factors for falling.

There are many risk factors for falls. These include:

• Fear of falling.

• Loss of balance, whether due to weakness or medication use (such as those used to treat pain).

• Poor vision or hearing loss that makes it difficult to stay upright while walking or standing. This can make stair climbing dangerous if you have difficulty seeing the steps ahead and maintaining your balance while walking along them. If this happens, talk with your doctor about whether there’s anything else they could do to help keep you safe at home (including using a cane).

Conclusion

While it can be difficult to identify the causes of your patients’ falls, the good news is that there are steps you can take to reduce their risk. With a thorough patient history and physical exam, you may be able to find out if a patient has one of these risk factors and take action immediately before the problem becomes more serious. If one or more of these conditions is present in your practice, then it’s worth taking some time now so that we can make sure our patients stay safe from injury when they’re out at home or at work!