The nurse is caring for an older adult who presents to the clinic after a fall. The nurse reviews fall prevention in the home. Which information will the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)
a. Water outdoor plants with a nozzle and hose.
b. Walk to the mailbox in the summer.
c. Encourage yearly eye examinations.
d. Use bathtubs without safety strips.
e. Keep pathways clutter free.
ANS: B, C, E
Walking to the mailbox in summer provides exercise when pathways are not icy and slick. Encourage annual vision and hearing examinations. Pathways that are clutter free reduce fall risk. Using a hose to water plants and using tubs without safety strips are all items the patient should avoid to help in the prevention of falls in the home.
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