A nurse is making a home visit to an older client. The nurse reviews safety measures with the client and screens the home environment for potential hazards that could precipitate a fall. The nurse urges the client to eliminate
A) night-lights.
B) railings on the stairway.
C) throw rugs.
D) the use of a cane.
C
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a(n) a. expert witness. b. fact witness. c. correctional nurse. d. emergency department trauma nurse.
A patient tells the nurse that he had chest pain into his left arm while moving a heavy trash can that lasted for about 10 seconds and stopped when he put the trash can down. This information would be included in which aspects of the PQRST assessment for chest pain?
1. P 2. Q 3. R 4. S 5. T
The nurse has been invited to speak about nutritional needs to a community group. Prior to planning the content of the presentation, the nurse should determine:
1. How expenses for handouts will be reimbursed. 2. The target audience. 3. What equipment is available. 4. Dietary needs of participants.
A child with a known diagnosis of autism is receiving therapy for obsessions. The type of therapy that would be appropriate for the child would be:
1. Behavior modification therapy. 2. Family therapy. 3. Social skills training. 4. Medication.