Mayhew M S
Hebrew Home of Greater Washington, Rockville, Maryland.
Nurs Clin North Am. 1991 Dec;26(4):885-93.
Injuries can be classified as (1) MVAs, (2) unintentional injuries in the home environment, (3) occupational hazards, and (4) violent and abusive behavior. The word accident is misleading; the injuries have a cause that can be prevented. Nurses can help decrease the frequency of injuries by counseling clients regarding the consequences of their behavior and recommending basic precautions appropriate to the activity.
