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	Podcast:		The Unofficial NCLEX® Prep Podcast by NRSNG
	Episode:		Ep 044: Safety and Infection Control: Accident Prevention: Identify factors that inlfuence accidents
	Category:		Science & Medicine
	Duration:		00:00:00
	Publish Date:		2017-04-24 02:39:00
	Description:		Various factors can influence the likelihood that a patient will get injured Age and developmental stage: elderly as well patients that may physically be older, but mentally younger Lifestyle: do they use seat belts? Do they drive impaired (alcohol, texting/using their smartphone?) Do they use drugs recreationally? Do they own guns? Mental status: confusion, meds or recreational drugs that influence level of alertness and decision-making capabilities Environmental factors: rugs at home, tripping hazards (for example, oxygen tubing), unsafe living environments, sanitation issues The post Ep 044: Safety and Infection Control: Accident Prevention: Identify factors that inlfuence accidents appeared first on NRSNG.
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