In order to determine a potential diagnosis of a new elderly patient with a recent fall as nurses we must take into consideration many factors that might of contributed to the fall. Some of the factors and symptoms that can potential contribute to an elderly falling are: dementia, hypotension, poor vision, muscle weakness, labyrinthitis, fever, confusion, UTI’s, dizziness, certain medications, unsecure rugs/carpets, dim lights and tripping on the stairs. Before we even look at the symptoms and factors we must first gather all the correct information in regards to the fall either from the patient or their caregiver. We must ask the patient how the fall happened? What they where doing at the moment? If this is the first time that this has happened?
