NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -Most falls occur in elderly patients, especially those who are experiencing delirium, are prescribed psychoactive medications such as benzodiazepines, or have baseline difficulties with strength, mobility, or balance. However, non elderly patients who are acutely ill are also at risk for falls.

Detailed explanation-2: -Age-related loss of muscle mass (known as sarcopenia), problems with balance and gait, and blood pressure that drops too much when you get up from lying down or sitting (called postural hypotension) are all risk factors for falling.