Common causes of falls in older patients include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Gait disturbances
b. Muscle weakness
c. Visual impairments
d. Environmental hazards
A, B, C, D
Environmental hazards, gait disturbances, muscle weakness, and visual impairments are some of the causes of falls in older patients. Polypharmacy adds to the risk.
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What is the most important question the nurse should ask before answering this request? 1. "Will I get extra pay for participating?" 2. "Who else is participating in the trial?" 3. "Has the study been approved by the IRB?" 4. "Am I responsible if the client doesn't want to participate?"
A nurse is designing a hospital program for parents who have lost a child. What intervention might be most useful to include?
1. Support group 2. Educational brochure 3. Informational workshop 4. Medication evaluation
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a. "The medication does not have any effect on diseases such as malignant melanoma." b. "The medication is contraindicated when you have had malignant melanoma." c. "The medication will prevent a recurrence of malignant melanoma." d. "The medication may lead to a recurrence of malignant melanoma."