Score fall-risk factors on the Morse Fall Scale — history of falling, secondary diagnosis, ambulatory aids, IV, gait, and mental status. Total points guide fall precautions.
Fundamental concept
Scoring fall history, secondary diagnoses, ambulation aids, IV therapy, gait, and mental status to target fall precautions.
A patient with Parkinson disease uses a rolling walker, has no recent falls, takes antihypertensives (secondary diagnosis), no IV, walks with a stooped weak gait, and waits for staff when needed.
Score Morse factors for Parkinson disease with assistive device.
History of Falling
Secondary Diagnosis
Ambulatory Aid
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