Mr. C., aged 82 years, has always lived independently in the house that he and his late wife purchased over 50 years ago
Mr. C. has experienced few health problems, and for that reason his recent falls in the home comes as a surprise to himself and his children. What should the nurse who is providing primary care for Mr. C. first do in this situation?
A) Arrange a family meeting to organize supervision for Mr. C. during high-risk times.
B) Perform a comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment of Mr. C.
C) Investigate what community resources might be appropriate and available to Mr. C.
D) Elicit from Mr. C. what he perceives to be the causes of and potential solutions to his falls.
D
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Answer D best reflects an acknowledgment that Mr. C likely has both the skills and strategies to address his problem. Answers A, B, and C are less holistic in approach and would not be the nurse's initial response to the situation.
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