The nurse completes a safety assessment during a home visit to an older adult patient. Of the following observations made by the nurse, which one is of greatest concern for this patient who shows evidence of a sensory impairment?
a. Low-pile carpeting throughout the home
b. A handrail on the stairs that extends the full length
c. Higher wattage iridescent lighting in all the rooms
d. The grey-black settings on the stove handles
D
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A Low-pile carpeting helps to prevent falls.
B A handrail on the stairs that extends the full length is beneficial for preventing falls.
C Higher wattage iridescent lighting helps prevent glare and is an appropriate adaptation for visual loss.
D Sometimes settings on electrical appliances and equipment are highlighted only in black and white or shades of grey. Colour, especially red contrasts, helps to distinguish settings. The greatest concern for safety for the patient with sensory impairment is the grey-black settings on the stove handles.
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