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An 80-year-old female patient is being seen in the office for an emergency room follow-up post a fall in her shower. The provider has ruled out any medically-related causes for the fall and has assigned this patient to you for management in reducing the risk of additional falls.

Select the option below that indicates the best initial step for prevention of falls.
  1. Send the patient home with slip free socks and fall prevention handout
  2. Refer for bathroom safety check at home to include bar, shower chair etc.
  3. Complete standard fall risk assessment
  4. Ensure home safety check list completed along with falls check list
Explanation
Answer: C- The best the best initial step for prevention of falls is to complete a standard falls risk assessment. This will provide additional insight into the patient’s needs and potential risks.
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