Discharge planning for a patient who lives alone and is at high risk for falling should include telling the patient:
1. that he cannot go home unless someone is with him all the time.
2. that he must go to a long-term care facility.
3. about devices worn around the neck that can signal for help.
4. about the dangers of living alone.
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A person who is at risk for falling would be wise to have a call system to obtain help from others. Devices worn around the neck that can send signals to a control center are very ef-fective and provide a feeling of well-being for the potential faller.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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