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Because of an increased number of falls among clients in a long term care facility, the nurse develops a six month falls prevention program. The program includes a mandatory
continuing education class for staff on falls prevention and client education about the proper use of walkers. Which measurement provides the best indication of the program’s
effectiveness?
a. Correlate the client’s use of walkers with their age, gender, and condition.
b. Compare the incidence of falls at the beginning and at the end of the program.
c. Assess staff knowledge of fall prevention strategies during continuing education classes
d. Determine difference in walking ability between clients who fall and those who do not fall.
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Because of an increased number of falls among clients in a long term care facility, the nurse develo
