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What is a risk for fall related injury nursing diagnosis?

According to the CDC, over one out of four older adults falls each year, yet less than half tell their doctor. An essential component of proactive healthcare, a **risk for fall related injury nursing diagnosis** is a clinical judgment that identifies a patient's increased susceptibility to falls that may cause physical harm.

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What is the Nursing Diagnosis for the Risk of Falling? A Guide for Patient Safety

Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults, with one in four people aged 65 and older experiencing a fall each year. For healthcare professionals, identifying and addressing this vulnerability is critical, and the official classification, as defined by NANDA-I, answers the question, "What is the nursing diagnosis for the risk of falling?". The diagnosis guides nurses in developing targeted interventions to ensure patient safety and prevent harm.

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