An 85-year-old woman in a residential aged care facility has recurrent falls. According to the RACGP Silver Book, which of the following best represen...

Question

An 85-year-old woman in a residential aged care facility has recurrent falls. According to the RACGP Silver Book, which of the following best represents an appropriate initial approach to reduce her falls risk?

Accepted Answer

Undertake a multifactorial assessment including medications, vision, footwear, balance and home hazards, and address identified risks

Answer

Prescribe a hip protector and no other interventions

Answer

Start a benzodiazepine at night to improve sleep

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Stop all antihypertensive medications immediately

Answer

Advise her to use a wheelchair for all mobility

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): Falls in older people

An 85-year-old woman in a residential aged care facility has recurrent falls. According to the RACGP Silver Book, which of the following best represents an appropriate initial approach to reduce her falls risk?