A woman aged 88 years who lives alone has deficits in vision and hearing, although these deficits are corrected by glasses and hearing aids. Her blood pressure medicine is making her dizzy
What response to these health problems would the home health nurse identify?
A) Risk for decreased social interaction
B) Altered consciousness
C) Risk for accidental injury
D) Risk for impaired judgment
Ans: C
The older adult is at increased risk for accidental injury because of changes in vision and hearing, loss of muscle mass and strength, slower reflexes and reaction time, and decreased sensory ability. The effects of chronic illness and medications may also make the older adult more prone to accidents.
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