A home health nurse teaches a client about home modifications to reduce the risk of falls. Which statements by the client indicate a need for further teaching?
A. "I need to use night lights."
B. "I need to remove my wall-to-wall carpeting."
C. "I need to get handrails put up in the bathroom."
D. "I need to use the staircase handrails when I go up the stairs."
E. "I should walk barefoot as much as possible so that I'll know about any wet spots on the floor."
Ans:
B. "I need to remove my wall-to-wall carpeting."
E. "I should walk barefoot as much as possible so that I'll know about any wet spots on the floor."
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