Dementia as a Risk Factor for Accidents and Injury

Safety & Infection Control · Question from the ATI PN Fundamentals 2023 Proctored Exam study set

Correct answer: History of dementia

Why this is the answer

Cognitive impairment from dementia affects judgment, safety awareness, and orientation, increasing the risk for falls and other injuries.

The bigger concept

Injury-risk items ask you to spot the client who cannot protect themselves. Dementia impairs judgment, memory, orientation, and recognition of danger, so these clients wander, forget mobility limits, and misuse equipment. Safety measures include a low bed, bed and chair alarms, frequent reorientation, a consistent routine, removing hazards, and never using restraints as a first response.

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