Environmental management is a crucial topic when considering the quality of living for elderly persons. Several aspects need to be considered when examining the environment. One critical aspect is safety
If you were evaluating the home of an elderly person who has had a total hip replacement, what areas would you consider the most important?
a. The safety of the neighborhood and the internal safety of the home
b. The accessibility of a grocery and drug store and the availability of a working telephone
c. Does the neighborhood have an Emergency Medical Services nearby in case the patient falls again?
d. Are the neighbors friendly?
A
Responses B, C, and D could be aspects of the overall safety assessment you perform, but they are too narrow to use as the only factors to consider.
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