Fall with possible injury
NCLEX-RN glossary · Basic Care And Comfort
Definition
An unplanned descent to the floor that necessitates an immediate nursing assessment of musculoskeletal and neurological stability before the client is moved.
Fall with possible injury in plain English
It prevents the exacerbation of occult fractures (especially hip or spinal) or internal hemorrhages that could be worsened by improper handling. A common mistake is moving the client back to bed or a chair before a thorough physical assessment for spinal or orthopedic stability has been performed.
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