A 50-year-old client with paraplegia is wheelchair-bound. What instruction should the
nurse give to the caregiver regarding adaptations to be made for the convenience of the
client at home?
A) Installing lowered electrical outlets
B) Providing low coffee tables
C) Providing small lights in darker areas
D) Installing overhead showers
C
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