The nurse is performing a home assessment for a client with paraplegia who is being discharged from a rehabilitation facility in a wheelchair. Which of the following home adaptations would the nurse recommend?
A) Raising the toilet seat and using L-shaped toilet paper holders
B) Replacing lever-style doorknobs with round doorknobs
C) Replacing carpets with higher pile
D) Placing scatter rugs on hardwood floors
A
Feedback:
A raised toilet seat allows people to sit down and stand up easier and L-shaped toilet paper holders facilitate changing rolls. Round doorknobs should be replaced with lever-style doorknobs for an easier grip and carpets with low pile allow the wheelchair to move easier. Flooring without carpeting is easier for wheelchair use. Scatter rugs should be removed.
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