After completing an assessment, the nurse determines a client is at risk for safety issues. Which data supports the nurse's conclusion?
Select all that apply.
A) Lives with adult married daughter and family
B) Occasional dizziness with walking
C) Prescribed antihypertensive and pain medication
D) Ingests three meals a day and two snacks
E) Receives an annual ophthalmologic examination
Answer: B, C
Nurses consider safety at all points during the nursing process, and while working to prioritize client needs. Risks to safety include medications that could cause adverse effects such as antihypertensives and pain medication and factors that can impact falls such as mobility issues or balance. Living with family, eating a balanced diet, and having annual eye examinations do not increase the client's risk for safety issues.
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