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What is a Risk for Falls Nursing Diagnosis?

According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), between 700,000 and 1,000,000 people in the U.S. fall in hospitals each year. A **risk for falls nursing diagnosis** is a standardized clinical judgment used by nurses to identify patients who are vulnerable to falling and create a tailored plan to prevent these incidents. This critical diagnostic process is central to patient safety initiatives in all healthcare settings.

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Is Adult Failure to Thrive a Nursing Diagnosis? A Comprehensive Guide

Adult Failure to Thrive (AFTT) is a complex syndrome seen in aging adults, not a single disease entity, characterized by a decline in physical and psychological health. This distinction is critical for care providers, making the question, **Is adult failure to thrive a nursing diagnosis?**, a frequent point of clarification.

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