Patient Falls Worksheet

  

· Common causes of patient falls and actions to prevent falls

– Written Assignment – Patient Falls Worksheet

Make sure that you are focusing on:

· Common causes of patient falls

· Actions to prevent falls

Instructions:

· Answer the questions listed below using complete sentences.

· Use correct grammar, spelling and APA format.

· Support your answers using credible sources such as textbooks, course materials, and evidence-based articles (
1 Point).

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Textbook use Workman, D.I.M. L. ([Insert Year of Publication]). Medical-Surgical Nursing (10th ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences (US). https://ambassadored.vitalsource.com/books/9780323654050

Resources:

How do I know if a source is credible?

How do I find evidence-based practice articles? Or nursing best practices?

1. Identify the common causes of patient falls. (
2 Points)

2. Define and describe actions to prevent falls. (
2 Points)