A nurse visits an elderly client at home and assesses the safety of the client's environment. Which of the following poses the greatest threat to the client's safety?
A) A laundry bag at the corner of the room
B) Skid-resistant small area rugs on the floor
C) Area rugs kept on the stairs without carpet
D) Carpet on the floor of the living room
C
Feedback:
The area rugs kept on the stairs are a health hazard and may cause falls. The elderly client should remove the area rugs from the stairs to prevent accidental injury. Laundry bags, skid-resistant small area rugs, and carpets are not harmful.
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