NURSE-UN 240 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Patient Education, Fall Prevention, Jargon
10 Nov 2018
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Ask the patient what they know about preventing falls. Focused questions encourage patients to give more information about a specific topic. Use plain language to teach patient 3 fall prevention steps: At least one upper side rail should stay up: encourage patient to use call bell to ask for assistance. Give an example of when to use call bell (for help getting out of bed or when in pain. : allows for safe exit from the bed. Explanation promotes cooperation: getting out of bed for toileting is a common event leading to a patient"s fall. Ask patient to explain the 3 fall prevention steps you taught him in his own words. The teach-back method of is an effective, evidence-based method of patient education. Adjust bed to lowest position, lift side rails if indicated. Enhances independent mobility and safe transfer out of bed. Adapted from: perry, a. , potter, p. , & ostendorf, w. (2016).
