The informatics nurse attends a presentation about a smart home. In which way should this type of home support independence for older adults? Select all that apply.
A) Monitor for falls
B) Monitor vital signs
C) Examine sleep habits
D) Monitor for poor eating
E) Provide medication reminders
A) Monitor for falls
C) Examine sleep habits
D) Monitor for poor eating
Explanation: A) The use of emerging technology in "smart homes, " where unobtrusive sensors can allow monitoring of safety issues, such as falls in the home setting, will afford greater independence for older adults.
B) Wearable devices and home monitoring equipment are used to monitor vital signs.
C) The use of emerging technology in "smart homes, " where unobtrusive sensors can allow monitoring of safety issues, such as changes in sleep habits in the home setting, will afford greater independence for older adults.
D) The use of emerging technology in "smart homes, " where unobtrusive sensors can allow monitoring of safety issues, such as monitoring for poor eating in the home setting, will afford greater independence for older adults.
E) Smartphone applications provide medication reminders.
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