Fall assessments?

[fuzzball]

What is the standard protocol when a patient/client falls? Thanx:p

[PMHNP10]

What is the standard protocol when a patient/client falls? Thanx:p

If conscious:

-vital signs;

-circumstances around fall (eg. if they tripped over something, became dizzy, body part gave out, etc)

-ask about any pain

-skin assessment

-give prn pain med if needed and if the fall wasn't caused from oversedation

-call MD

-document everything you see and hear

-fill out the booklet of incident reports in quadruplet

I feel I maybe forgot something because you are doing so many things all at once and it's not something you are thinking about when you do it for the umpteenth time

[fuzzball]

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If conscious:

-vital signs;

-circumstances around fall (eg. if they tripped over something, became dizzy, body part gave out, etc)

-ask about any pain

-skin assessment

-give prn pain med if needed and if the fall wasn't caused from oversedation

-call MD

-document everything you see and hear

-fill out the booklet of incident reports in quadruplet

I feel I maybe forgot something because you are doing so many things all at once and it's not something you are thinking about when you do it for the umpteenth time

Thanx

I am gathering information for a school report. Any information would be greatly appreciated!!