This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: The home health nurse suggests to the caregiver of a visually impaired 80-year-old man that in order ... (Read 54 times)

Haya94

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 558
The home health nurse suggests to the caregiver of a visually impaired 80-year-old man that in order to reduce the risk of falls, the caregiver should:
 
  a. accompany and assist the patient when walking.
  b. apply bright yellow tape to the edge of the porch steps.
  c. verbally remind the patient to watch out for the steps.
  d. replace the porch steps with a steep ramp.

Question 2

The 65-year-old overweight, hypertensive male farmer tells the home health nurse that he eats two fried eggs, four pieces of bacon,
 
  and biscuits with cream gravy every morning for breakfast because he believes that a robust breakfast keeps him healthy. The nurse's best approach would be to say:
  a. That sort of food is not on your low-sodium diet.
  b. You won't be healthy long with a diet like that.
  c. One egg and whole wheat toast would be even healthier.
  d. You should eat whole-grain cereal with fruit instead of all that fat and sodium.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

fraziera112

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 356
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C




Haya94

  • Member
  • Posts: 558
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


smrtceo

  • Member
  • Posts: 344
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

Did you know?

Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.

Did you know?

The first-known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used in Egypt in 2000 BC. Condoms were also reportedly used, made of animal bladders or intestines.

Did you know?

Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.

Did you know?

Asthma-like symptoms were first recorded about 3,500 years ago in Egypt. The first manuscript specifically written about asthma was in the year 1190, describing a condition characterized by sudden breathlessness. The treatments listed in this manuscript include chicken soup, herbs, and sexual abstinence.

Did you know?

Not getting enough sleep can greatly weaken the immune system. Lack of sleep makes you more likely to catch a cold, or more difficult to fight off an infection.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library