Practice Question
A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about spinal cord injuries in clients who are aged 65 years and older. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the most common cause of spinal cord injuries for this age group?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Falls
Rationale:
🔵 Older adults: In people over 65 years, the leading cause of spinal cord injuries is falls, due to osteoporosis, balance issues, and frailty.
🔵 Other causes: Motor vehicle accidents are common in younger adults, while sports and gunshot wounds are less frequent in the elderly.
🔵 Prevention: Safety measures like mobility aids, home hazard removal, and exercise can reduce fall risk.
🔵 Nursing implication: Focus education on fall prevention strategies in older adults.
🔵 Statistics: Falls account for over 60% of spinal cord injuries in elderly populations
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4
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