Case 2 Albert,79 years old,lives alone in his own home.He has diabetes,glaucoma,and nocturia from an enlarged prostate.A nurse is completing a fall risk assessment screening tool with Albert.
(Refer to Case 2 above. )What percentage of hospitalizations from unintentional injuries is a result of falls?

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Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury hospitalizations in older adults, accounting for 87% of cases.

Case 2 Albert,79 Years Old,lives Alone in His Own Home