The home care nurse is conducting a home safety risk appraisal for an adult home care patient. Which of the following should be included in this appraisal?
a. Environment is warm and free of drafts
b. Poisons are in a locked cabinet
c. Smoke detectors are installed
d. Shower stall has a seat
C
The home safety risk appraisal for an adult would include firearms with safety latches, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers installed in the home, a nondrinking designated driver is chosen, emergency phone numbers are available, and caregivers know adult CPR and the Heimlich maneuver. Keeping the environment warm and free of drafts would be appropriate for an infant appraisal. Locking poisons in a cabinet would be appropriate for a toddler/preschooler appraisal. A shower stall seat would be appropriate for an older adult appraisal.
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