All of the following are environmental risk factors for falls except
A) poor lighting.
B) balance problems.
C) unstable furniture.
D) loose rugs.
B
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a. Use a standardized geriatric nursing care plan. b. Minimize activity level during hospitalization. c. Plan for transfer to a long-term care facility upon discharge. d. Consider the preadmission functional abilities when setting patient goals.
A nurse is caring for a patient in the emergency room. The physician orders hyperbaric oxygen therapy, antibiotics, and surgical debridement in the morning. The nurse knows that the doctor suspects
A. Cellulitis B. Necrotizing fasciitis C. Toxic shock syndrome D. Sepsis
A nurse is working at a community hotline. When communicating with victims of violence who call the hotline, it is important that the nurse:
A) Record all important information to report to the authorities. B) Provide specific information on what help is available for the victim. C) Offer sympathy to the victim. D) Make arrangements for long-term therapy.
A patient states, "I'm going to have a positron emission tomography (PET) scan. What are the doctors going to learn from it?" The best reply would be that they focus on:
a. "identifying structures like tumors and scars.". b. "highlighting activity in various portions of the brain.". c. "outlining the structures of the brain more clearly.". d. "providing data to support new treatment modalities.".