A nurse is reading the history and physical examination findings of an older client who has just been admitted to the hospital. Which findings documented in the history indicate an increased risk for accidents?
A. The client's range of motion is limited.
B. Transmission of hot impulses is delayed.
C. The client's peripheral vision is decreased.
D. The client complaints of frequent nocturia.
E. High-frequency hearing tones are perceptible.
F. Voluntary and autonomic reflexes are slowed.
Answer:
A. The client's range of motion is limited.
B. Transmission of hot impulses is delayed.
C. The client's peripheral vision is decreased
D. The client complaints of frequent nocturia.
F. Voluntary and autonomic reflexes are slowed.
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