What is the role of nurse to reduce falls?
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1. modifying or eliminating predisposing and environmental factors.
2. improve or maintain physical function and mobility
3. reduce fear of falling
4. maintain patient autonomy
, What are consequences of falls in older adults?
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recurrent falls
functional decline
loss of independence
life expectancy
osteoporotic fractures
What are negative functional consequences of decreased musculoskeletal wellness?
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decreased muscle strength and endurance. Increased difficulty performing
ADLs and increased risk for falls and fractures. Fear of falling.
What are non-modifiable factors in osteoporosis?
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Female gender
white race
northern european ancestry
advanced age
family history of osteoporosis
What are musculoskeletal changes as we age?
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1. modifying or eliminating predisposing and environmental factors.
2. improve or maintain physical function and mobility
3. reduce fear of falling
4. maintain patient autonomy
, What are consequences of falls in older adults?
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recurrent falls
functional decline
loss of independence
life expectancy
osteoporotic fractures
What are negative functional consequences of decreased musculoskeletal wellness?
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decreased muscle strength and endurance. Increased difficulty performing
ADLs and increased risk for falls and fractures. Fear of falling.
What are non-modifiable factors in osteoporosis?
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Female gender
white race
northern european ancestry
advanced age
family history of osteoporosis
What are musculoskeletal changes as we age?
