Chapter 26
Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness
I. Factors Affecting Safety
a. Developmental Considerations
b. Lifestyle (ex, occupations, recreational activities, environments)
c. Mobility
d. Sensory Perception (ex. Impairment in sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch)
e. Knowledge (awareness of safety and security precaution)
f. Ability to communicate
g. Physical Health State
h. Psychosocial Health State
II. The Nursing Process for Maintaining Safety
a. Assessment
i. Assessing the Individual
1. Nursing History – ex history of accidents, assistive devices)
2. Physical Examination (assess mobility status, ability to communicate, level of awareness or orientation, sensory perception)
ii. Assessing the Environment (risk in home, community, healthcare agency)
iii. Performing A specific Risk Factor Assessment
1. Falls - especially elderly
2. Fires – many home fires started because someone smoked in bed or fell asleep while smoking
3. Poisoning
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