The nurse is making a third home health visit. Which of the following observations would indicate that the patient and family have understood safety instructions and recommendations made by the nurse on an earlier visit?
(Select all that apply.)
a. The patient's medications are in labeled bottles with a checklist for medication times.
b. The patient reports getting up frequently at night, but there is no visible night-light.
c. The family has removed scatter rugs and installed wall-to-wall carpeting.
d. The bathtub has no nonslip mat, and there is no grab bar near the shower.
e. The patient's telephone, eyeglasses, and TV remote are near the patient's seat.
f. The patient is wearing an emergency response call device.
ANS: A, C, E, F
A, C, E, and F promote safety, which indicate understanding by the patient and family. B and D do not promote safety.
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