The family of an older adult client asks the nurse how the stairways and hallways in the home may be enhanced to promote safety. In addition to extra lighting, the nurse recommends the use of which colours of paint and decorations?
a. Red and yellow
b. Black and white
c. Brown and green
d. Blue and purple
A
The use of sharply contrasting colours, especially red, on drawers and other places promote functional independence.
Black and white colours are not the best recommendation for promoting safety in the older adult.
Perception of the colours blue, violet, and green usually declines with age.
Perception of the colours blue, violet, and green usually declines with age.
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True False