Question

SKILL NAME Breaking a fall REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER Description of Skill Indications CONSIDERATIONS Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post) Outcomes/Evaluation Client Education Potential Complications Nursing Interventions

Answer 1

Breaking a fall

Description of the skill

The healthcare professionals ,caregivers, caretakers having the knowledge of specific techniques and methods to help an individual from fall

Indications

• Elderly population
• Limited ot restricted mobility
• Parkinson's disease patient
• Post operative patient
• Childrens

Nursing intervention

Pre:

• Assess the clients ability to walk and risk for fall
• Arrange all necessary equipment to aide in mobilizing and prevent fall
• Ensure the floor is skid proof,fall proof,clutter free
• Get adequate manual help as needed

Intra

• Ensure the nurses stands on the weaker side while mobilization to provide grip
• Place a chair behind the patient when mobilization
• Side rails up in case patient is on bed
• Ventilate the room

Post

• Reassure the client and take them back to their bed

Outcome/Evaluation

• The client should have improved mobility steady gait and prevented from fall

Client education

• Educate the client about fall prevention strategies
• Encourage to wear comfortable shoes or walk bare foot in home
• Remove unnecessary slippery door mats, etc
• Handlebars can be placed in appropriate area

Potential complications

• Injury
• Fracture
• Loss of mobility

Nursing intervention

• Administer medication as per order to treat underlying symptoms
• Help in doing daily activities
• Provide a safe environment
• Monitor the client vigilantly