What actions can you take to help prevent Mrs. Jones from falling?

What will be an ideal response?


You could keep items off of the floor by helping her roommate find a place for her belongings and helping her put away her things when she is not using them. Provide a night-light close to the floor so both residents will have a clear view of the floor. Recommend that Mrs. Jones hold onto the handrails and use her quad cane when she walks.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. It is a small device that can be carried on a key chain. b. It can store up to 10,000 gigabytes of data. c. It is more desirable for moving data between computers that are not networked. d. It is used primarily as a connector for a flash drive to a computer.

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A) begins the chemical breakdown of carbohydrates B) starts the chemical digestion of fats C) converts sugar to energy D) begins the chemical breakdown of proteins

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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