An older woman lives alone. What action by the nurse is best to keep the patient from becoming a victim of crime?
a. Encourage the patient to take self-defense classes.
b. Tell the patient that it is okay to hang up or not answer the door.
c. Have the patient install a monitored secu-rity system.
d. Ask if there is a neighbor who can check up on her.
B
Older people who are lonely may welcome "visits" from unscrupulous visitors. They are also less likely to hang up the phone or close the door to avoid appearing impolite. The nurse can best help this patient by telling her such behavior is not only all right, it is important for her safety. The other actions are also possible but can be costly, and the patient may not have a reliable neighbor.
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