Multiple Choice
Due to trouble managing on her own, a frail 93-year-old woman with moderate dementia enters a nursing facility. She has lately experienced multiple falls, including one while getting out of bed to use the restroom in the middle of the night. The patient blames his fall on "clumsiness." The syncope workup reveals no abnormalities. She has a history of high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, depression, and anxiety. Amlodipine, sertraline, aripiprazole, and amitriptyline are among her prescriptions. Which of the following is the most effective method for lowering this patient's risk of falling?
A) Bed rails
B) Cane
C) Medication review
D) Soft restraints
E) Walker
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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