Question

Select which of the following are indirect quotes (ones that you cannot use unless you track down the original article). (Note: There may be multiple correct answers.) As demonstrated in the studies summarized, a successful fall prevention program can best be achieved with. relevant, timely training of nurses. Patient falls not only increase patient length of stay and health care costs but may also trigger lawsuits resulting in settlements of millions of dollars due to patient injury. In a study by Johnson et al. most falls (77%) weren't witnessed because paticnts didn't seek assistance. When moving in bed or walking to the bathroom, even when instructed to do so. The results from the 3.vear study showed that the mean age range for patients who fell was 64 to 75 years (Abreu et al. 2012).

Answer 1

Indirect quotes are quotes that cannot be used unless the original article is tracked down. In the given text, there are three indirect quotes.

Step-by-step explanation:

Indirect quotes are quotes that cannot be used unless the original article is tracked down. In the given text, the following sentences are indirect quotes:

• 'As demonstrated in the studies summarized, a successful fall prevention program can best be achieved with relevant, timely training of nurses.'
• 'Patient falls not only increase patient length of stay and health care costs but may also trigger lawsuits resulting in settlements of millions of dollars due to patient injury.'
• 'The results from the 3-year study showed that the mean age range for patients who fell was 64 to 75 years (Abreu et al. 2012).'