The nurse teaches an older client about minimizing the risk of falls at home. Which does the nurse include in client teaching to prevent falls from tripping?
1. Install grab bars in the bathtub and near the toilet.
2. Keep furniture and pathways in consistent pattern.
3. Have a neighbor check on the client every afternoon.
4. Secure throw rugs to the floor with double-sided tape.
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2. To prevent falls in the home, the nurse instructs the client to keep furniture ar-rangements and pathways in consistent patterns to avoid tripping on an obstacle from a new, unfamiliar arrangement. If a change must occur, the client should practice mobilizing in the new arrangement with assistance as much as possible and use full lighting during any ambulation.
1. Grab bars in the bathroom help prevent falls from slipping.
3. The helpful neighbor can help to prevent a fall by assisting the client with awkward tasks.
4. Throw rugs and area rugs are trip hazards because they create an uneven surface, with and without tape.
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