Which method will the nurse use to assess a client's risk for injury?

1. Cognitive awareness.
2. Mobility.
3. Nursing history.
4. Physical examination.
5. Health status.


Correct Answer: 3,4
Rationale 1: Cognitive awareness, mobility, and health status are factors affecting safety.
Rationale 2: Cognitive awareness, mobility, and health status are factors affecting safety.
Rationale 3: A nursing history and physical examination are methods to assess a client at risk for injury.
Rationale 4: A nursing history and physical examination are methods to assess a client at risk for injury.
Rationale 5: Cognitive awareness, mobility, and health status are factors affecting safety.

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