The nurse is collecting data from the 68-year-old client about her living situation in order to assess her ability to care for herself and avoid injury
Which of the following statements indicate to the nurse that the client might be in need of interventions to ensure her safety? Select all that apply. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The client lives in an assisted-living facility with her small dog.
2. The client has a cataract in one eye.
3. The client reads on an elementary level.
4. The client takes acetaminophen for headache.
5. The client chooses to use a cane when out walking.
1,2,3
Rationale 1: The client lives in a relatively safe setting, but is at risk for falls and tripping over the dog. Cataracts diminish eyesight, which places the client at risk for tripping or falls. Reading at an elementary level could cause problems if the client is not able to read warnings on labels. Taking acetaminophen and choosing to use a cane when walking pose no particular safety risk.
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