Which home modification interventions are designed to enhance the ability of older adults to remain in their homes? (Select all that apply.)
a. A 36-inch-wide doorway
b. Entryways with less than two steps
c. Electrical outlets at chest level
d. A bathroom on the first floor
A, D
Many state and local governments are assessing the community and designing interventions to enhance the ability of older people to remain in their homes and familiar environments. Home design features such as 36-inch-wide doorways and hallways, a bathroom on the first floor, an entry with no steps, outlets at wheelchair level, and reinforced walls in bathrooms to support grab bars.
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a. Empathy b. Self-regulation c. Confidence d. Motivation
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A. leaving all of the patient's jewelry in place. B. removing the patient's makeup and nail polish. C. providing the patient with sips of water for a dry mouth. D. removing the patient's hearing aid before transport to the operating room.