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NURS 3280 Fundamentals of Nursing: Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness
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NURS 3280 Fundamentals of Nursing: Safety,Security, and Emergency Preparedness
Factors Affecting Safety - ANSWER Developmental considerations
Lifestyle
Mobility
Sensory perception
Knowledge
Ability to communicate
Physical health state
Psychosocial health state
Focus of Safety Assessments - ANSWER The individual
The environment
Specific risk factors
, focus on the individual: nursing history - ANSWER assess for history of falls or
accidents
note assistive devices
be alert to history of drug or alcohol abuse
obtain knowledge of family support systems and home environment
focus on the individual: physical examination - ANSWER assess mobility status
assess ability to communicate
assess level of awareness or orientation
identify potential safety hazards
recognize manifestation of domestic violence or neglect
identify patients at risk for injury - ANSWER Babies < 6 months
Adults > 65 years
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