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Assisting with fall
Question | Answer |
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#1 | Assist falling client. (Patient feels faint or starts to fall) |
#2 | CALL FOR HELP! |
#3 | Grasp gait belt on each side. |
#4 | Lower patient to floor. Step back and stand with feet apart behind client. Extend one leg and let patient slide against it to floor. Bend knees to lower body as client slides,maintain broad stance. |
#5 | Assess client for injury. |
#6 | Stay with the client until assistance arrives to help return client to chair. |
#7 | Report occurence to supervisor. |
#8 | DOCUMENT appropriately. |