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 17-year-old admitted for appendectomy has no fall history, no secondary fall-risk diagnoses, ambulates independently without aids, no IV after line removal, normal steady gait, and asks for help before walking post-op.
Rate Morse fall-risk factors for a low-risk surgical adolescent.
History of Falling
Secondary Diagnosis
Ambulatory Aid
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