A patient with impaired mobility related to a recent knee replacement is being discharged to her home with a follow-up from a home healthcare nurse. What patient teaching regarding safety should the nurse share with this patient to prevent falls?
A) Abstain from exercising until the knee is completely healed.
B) Keep home temperature at a moderate level to prevent dizziness.
C) Wear socks around the house to avoid catching a heel in a rug.
D) Stand up quickly from a sitting or lying position to allow blood to move to the head.
B
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The nurse is planning care for a client admitted with a new diagnosis of bipolar disorder. During the manic phase of the disorder, the nurse plans interventions that decrease the risk for violence to others, which would include:
1. encouraging the client to join a basketball game. 2. encouraging the client to participate in group activities. 3. encouraging activities that minimize stimuli. 4. responding to agitation by restraining the client.
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