The nurse is completing a home safety assessment during the first care visit. What should be the focus when assessing the client's bedroom? Select all that apply
1. Adequate space
2. Night light availability
3. Flooring in good repair
4.Handrails fastened to wall
5. Ease in getting into and out of bed
1, 2, 3, 5
Rationale 1: When assessing the home environment the bedroom should be assessed for adequate space.
Rationale 2: When assessing the home environment the bedroom should be assessed for the presence of a night light.
Rationale 3: When assessing the home environment the bedroom should be assessed for flooring in good repair.
Rationale 4: Handrails fastened to the wall would be appropriate when assessing the stairs.
Rationale 5: When assessing the home environment the bedroom should be assessed for ease in getting into and out of the bed.
Global Rationale: When assessing the home environment the bedroom should be assessed for adequate space, the presence of a night light, flooring in good repair, and ease in getting into and out of the bed.Handrails fastened to the wall would be appropriate when assessing the stairs.
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