The nurse is teaching older adults about the risks for musculoskeletal trauma. Which strategies should the nurse include? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Avoid falls at home by not using throw rugs.
2. Maintain good nutrition.
3. Be screened for osteoporosis.
4. Avoid crowds.
5. Use assistive devices as necessary.
1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: Throw rugs, cords, and other objects that impinge on traffic areas increase the risk of falls at home for older adults.
Rationale 2: The older patient should maintain good nutrition. Nutrition evaluation may be necessary.
Rationale 3: Screening for osteoporosis is an important health promotion activity for the older adult.
Rationale 4: There is no reason for older adults to avoid crowds. The older adult benefits from social stimulation.
Rationale 5: Some patients avoid using assistive devices because they are afraid they make them look old.
You might also like to view...
A nurse is observing a mother and her 10-month-old infant. The mother is interacting happily with the child while letting the baby eat pieces of hot dog. What action by the nurse is best?
A. Compliment the mother on her parenting skills. B. Document that the baby is eating finger foods now. C. Stop the mother from feeding the hot dog to the baby. D. Teach the mother that hot dogs are poor nutrition.
A client is diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse expect?
A) Pain radiating down the dorsal surface of the forearm B) Tenderness in the affected wrist C) Inability to flex index and middle fingers D) A decrease in grasp strength
Hyperresonance usually indicates:
1. emphysematous lung. 2. air-filled bowel. 3. liver. 4. skeletal bone.
The preferred method for reducing tolerance to topical nitrates is to ensure the client wears the topical medication at all times
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.