Asked by Sydonnie Wilmot on Sep 28, 2024
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The nurse is caring for an older adult who presents to the clinic after a fall. The nurse reviews fall prevention in the home. Which information will the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)
A) Water outdoor plants with a nozzle and hose.
B) Walk to the mailbox in the summer.
C) Encourage yearly eye examinations.
D) Use bathtubs without safety strips.
E) Keep pathways clutter free.
Eye Examinations
Medical evaluations performed to assess vision and diagnose eye diseases, involving tests of visual acuity, eye pressure, and examination of the eye's interior.
Safety Strips
Adhesive or non-adhesive strips applied to surfaces to increase traction and minimize the risk of slips and falls, often used in bathrooms and on stairs.
- Acknowledge the criticality of fall prevention methods across multiple contexts.
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Abdul Samadabout 10 hours ago
Final Answer :
B, C, E
Explanation :
Walking to the mailbox in summer provides exercise when pathways are not icy and slick. Encourage annual vision and hearing examinations. Pathways that are clutter free reduce fall risk. Using a hose to water plants and using tubs without safety strips are all items the patient should avoid to help in the prevention of falls in the home.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the criticality of fall prevention methods across multiple contexts.