A nurse conducted a safety class for a group of older adult clients in the community on fall prevention. Which client action during a follow-up visit in the home indicates understanding of the information presented?
A) All meats have been placed in the freezer.
B) The locks on all the doors have been changed.
C) Scatter rugs have been placed in the kitchen.
D) Non-slip strips have been installed in the shower.
Answer: D
Safety strips in the shower can prevent falls. The client who installs the strips has understood the nurse's teaching. Changing the locks may promote safety if there have been frequent break-ins, but there is no evidence of that. Scatter rugs in any area of the home are a safety hazard. The nurse encourages the client to place perishable foods in the refrigerator when arriving home from the store.
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