A nurse is a long-term care facility is admitting a new resident who has a bleeding disorder. When planning this resident's care, the nurse should include which of the following?
A) Housing the resident in a private room
B) Implementing a passive ROM program to compensate for activity limitation
C) Implementing of a plan for fall prevention
D) Providing the patient with a high-fiber diet
Ans: C
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To prevent bleeding episodes, the nurse should ensure that an older adult with a bleeding disorder does not suffer a fall. Activity limitation is not necessarily required, however. A private room is not necessary and there is no reason to increase fiber intake.
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