The nurse is teaching the elderly client about injury prevention before the client's discharge. Which desired outcomes and goals would be appropriate to include?
1. The client will demonstrate an understanding of all limitations.
2. The client will establish a buddy system.
3. The client will make uninformed choices when addressing health issues.
4. The client will take his medication as desired.
2. The client will establish a buddy system.
Rationale:
Establishing a buddy system provides social contact, safeguards against abuse, and offers respite for caregivers. It also provides a way for elders to be checked up on daily. The client may resent limitations if he is imposed and act out in such a way to cause injury. Making uninformed choices about one's health could be unsafe instead of safe to the client. A routine should be established for medication administration with correct dosage to prevent the possibility of overdose toxicity.
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