A family that has three small children prepares to move an older female parent into their home knowing that she stays up all night. The nurse helps the family prepare for the change
Which part of planning should the nurse indicate is the family's priority? a. Sharing household responsibilities
b. Preparing the house for her arrival
c. Helping her use her skills and talents
d. Setting limits on nighttime activities
B
To reduce the risk of injury and falls, the family's priority is to prepare the house for an older adult's arrival including preparing the parent's private space, removing hazards, providing ade-quate lighting, installing handrails where necessary, and completing other safety measures. In addition, the parent needs to prepare mentally for the challenges presented when the children create new safety hazards for an older adult, such as spills and leaving toys on the floor. Sharing household responsibilities should be part of the preparation; however, safety concerns are more important. Helping the older adult to use her skills and talents provides meaningful activities; however, safety concerns are more important. Setting limits on her nighttime activities is impor-tant preparation to avoid conflicts; however, safety concerns are the priority.
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