The Seasonal motif is an indicator of events in the story--establishing a setting which complements other themes of the book centered around love, water, and comets. When Foster and Opal meet, beginning their love story, it is in the summer. On the surface, this may appear as a minor detail; however, Summer symbolizes a time of reflection, growth, freedom, or the prime of a character's life. Therefore, In Evidence of Things Unseen, it can be viewed as a good omen--foretelling a cheerful event which
As the population ages, falls become an increased risk among the elderly. Problems associated with vision, stiffening joints, poor balance, reduced sensation, weakening muscles, incontinence and chronic diseases can increase the chance of falls. Falls can cause traumatic injuries resulting in lacerations, skin tears, head traumas, fractures, other severe injuries and even death. In order to prevent and reduce the risk of falls, certain precautions such as continence management and exercise may be
Morse Fall Risk Assessment Tool in Acute Care Settings Name Institution Date Morse Fall Risk Assessment Tool in Acute Care Settings Introduction Falls among patients account for a significant portion of injuries in hospitals. The literature on fall-related injuries and falls in acute care is extensive but involves mainly quality improvement reports and expert opinion (Dykes, Carroll & Hurley et al. 2010). There is inconsistent evidence on the effect of standardized interventions that