The nurse is providing discharge instructions to an older adult client recovering from a fractured hip. The client is planning to stay with an adult child, who is included in the discharge teaching

Question

Which statements indicate appropriate understanding of the information presented?
Select all that apply.
A) "I have signed a contract with Lifeline."
B) "We are replacing the carpet with laminate flooring."
C) "I've borrowed a toilet seat riser from the equipment closet."
D) "I will be sure to take oxycodone before I go downstairs in the morning."
E) "I can help out my child with housework while I'm staying."

Answer 1

Answer: A, C

Statements regarding the use of an emergency alert service and of a toilet seat riser are both statements that indicate appropriate understanding of the information presented. It is not necessary to replace carpeting with laminate flooring, just to pick up loose area rugs. Pain medication should not be taken when there is a risk of a fall, particularly prior to going down a set of stairs. The nurse should assess the housework that the wants to help with while living with the adult child. Many housework tasks will be inappropriate.