A nurse is assessing the home environment of an elderly client with limited mobility. What recommendation by the nurse would most likely increase the client's confidence in ambulation in the home environment?
A) Placement of scatter rugs to soften the walking surface
B) Placement of trapeze handles on pathway
C) Installation of nonglare lighting in the pathway
D) Strategically placed handrails
D
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Strategically placed handrails promote confidence in ambulation. Placement of rugs may pose a fall risk. A trapeze is a triangular piece of metal hung by a chain over the head of the bed. It is more useful for bedridden clients. Nonglare lighting increases safety but not necessarily the confidence.
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