An elderly patient is being discharged home. The patient lives alone and has atrophy of his olfactory organs. The nurse tells the patient's family that it is essential that the patient have what installed in the home?
A) Grab bars
B) Nonslip mats
C) Baseboard heaters
D) A smoke detector
Ans: D
Feedback: The sense of smell deteriorates with age. The olfactory organs are responsible for smell. This may present a safety hazard for the patient because he or she may not smell smoke or gas leaks. A smoke and carbon monoxide detector should be installed.
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