Question

question 10 of 10

which factor places a patient at risk for falling?

select the correct answer and click submit.

• not needing a walker or cane for ambulation
• taking antibiotics for an infection
• a previous history of falls
• never having fallen in the past

Explanation:

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Identify the primary risk factor for patient falls

A previous history of falls is clinically established as the single strongest predictor of future falls in healthcare settings.

Evaluate the remaining options

• Not needing an assistive device indicates stable baseline mobility.
• Standard antibiotics do not typically impair balance or cognitive function to a degree that significantly elevates fall risk compared to high-risk medications (e.g., sedatives, diuretics).
• Never having fallen in the past represents a lower risk profile.

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<mcq-correct>A previous history of falls</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>Never having fallen in the past</mcq-option>
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Answer:

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Identify the primary risk factor for patient falls

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Evaluate the remaining options

• Not needing an assistive device indicates stable baseline mobility.
• Standard antibiotics do not typically impair balance or cognitive function to a degree that significantly elevates fall risk compared to high-risk medications (e.g., sedatives, diuretics).
• Never having fallen in the past represents a lower risk profile.

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