The home health nurse is assessing the patient's home. Which of the following would be identified as a fall risk? (Select all that apply.)
a. Brightly lit rooms
b. Pantry food at an accessible level
c. Colorful scatter rugs marking doorways and steps
d. Wearing comfortable laced tennis shoes
e. Attractive, low, magazine rack beside a chair
ANS: C, E
Scatter rugs and low items placed near the bed or chairs are fall hazards. All the other options listed promote safety at home.
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