Section: 4.2 - Accident and Injury Prevention | Fundamentals of Nursing | NextGenU.org
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Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the nurse’s role in the prevention of accidents and falls.
- Identify clients who are at risk for falls.
- Discuss the nurse’s role in the use of restraints.
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Required Learning Resources and Activities
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Read the contents under the section "Definition of Falls and Fall-Related Injuries." (4 minutes)
Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses -
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Read the contents from the section "3 steps to fall prevention" up to "Nurse’s role in fall prevention." (13 minutes)
American Nurse, American Nurses Association -
Read the contents under the sections "Universal fall prevention for nurses," "Intentional Rounding: What is it?" and "Benefits of Frequent Rounds." (3 minutes)
Spring Arbor University -
Read the entire article. (6 minutes)
College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta -
Read the entire webpage. (7 minutes)
US Food and Drug Administration -
Slide Deck Presentation
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Quiz Unit
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Quiz: Unit 4.2
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