Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for an older adult client in the emergency department who sustained a head injury due to a fall. Which of the following are common reasons for head injuries in older adults?(Select All that Apply.)
Correct answer
A,C,D,E
Rationale
Decreased visual acuity, polypharmacy, weakness, and chronic hypertension contribute to falls in older adults by impairing vision, causing medication side effects, reducing strength, or causing dizziness.