Assignment task:
Part I: Falls in the Elderly. Use 2 sources from a scientifically credible source that are less than 5 years old.
Q1. Discuss 5 major factors that make the elderly more vulnerable to falls.
Q2. What are 5 potential consequences of falls in the elderly?
Q3. What are the main fall precautions that should be employed for the elderly patient? Why?
Q4. Is using a bed alarm considered a restraint? What type? Also, is putting up all 4 bedrails appropriate to prevent falls in an at risk patient?
Q5. Explain the relationship between dehydration, UTI, confusion and falls/injury in the elderly. What factors can lead to dehydration in the elderly? What type of medications can lead to dehydration and why would they be prescribed? Need Assignment Help?
Part II: Community Health. Use 2 sources from a scientifically credible source that are less than 5 years old.
Q1. What is an ecological model and what does it include?
Q2. What factors should be considered when determining the health of a community?
Q3. Describe the different community assessment components.
Q4. What is health literacy? How can this affect the health of an individual?
Q5. Is an individual who lacks health literacy more at risk for disease? Why? How can you help overcome this as a future nurse?
Part III: Health disparity. At least 4 sources that is no older than 5 years old from scientifically reputable sources
Q1. What specific health disparity are you most passionate about?
Q2. Why are you passionate about this health disparity?
Q3. What population is vulnerable and at risk for this health disparity?
Q4. What actions can you take as a future nurse to help those vulnerable to this disparity?
Q5. What actions can you take as a form of prevention to help those who vulnerable to this disparity to be less affected by it?