The nurse provides home safety teaching for the older client. Which does the nurse emphasize to reduce the client risk of falls?
1. Turn on the cold water faucet first.
2. Lock the exterior doors at all times.
3. Change positions slowly or ask for help.
4. Use rubberized area rugs on wood floors.
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3. The nurse instructs the client to change positions slowly because compensatory mechanisms that prevent orthostatic hypotension deteriorate with age, increasing the risk of dizziness and falls when getting up; in addition, older clients tend to take many medications, especially antihypertensive medication, which further increases the risk of orthostatic hypotension and dizziness.
1. The nurse instructs the older client to turn on cold water first to avoid a burn from hot water.
2. The nurse instructs the older client to lock the doors to maintain personal security.
4. The nurse instructs the client to remove all area rugs to prevent trips and falls over uneven surfaces.
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