Read the following case study, then answer the questions that follow. Akot is an aged care...

Read the following case study, then answer the questions that follow.

Akot is an aged care coordinator. He conducts an assessment of Mrs. Brown using a falls assessment tool. Mrs. Brown tells him she is extremely confident she will not fall when carrying out all activities of daily living, circling 10 in response to all of the questions on the scale.

Later, Akot observes Mrs. Brown and notes she moves quite slowly and maintains contact with the handrail while walking down the corridor. A worker, Frank, tells Akot that Mrs. Brown has experienced episodes of incontinence as she waits until the last minute to go to the toilet.

Akot discusses his concerns with his supervisor to seek direction on what should happen next.

Question

What indications are there that Mrs. Brown is at risk?
What may have prevented Mrs. Brown from answering the falls assessment questions honestly?
Describe the actions Akot should take in relation to his duty of care.

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