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Charlie · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse recognizes that the older adult client's tendency to take smaller steps with feet kept closer together will most likely result in which one of the following?

a. It will increase the client's risk of injury resulting from falls.
b. It will result in less stress on the client's knees, hips, and ankles.
c. It will decrease the amount of energy the client expends on movement.
d. It will allow for mobility in spite of the effects of aging on the client's joints.

Question 2

When obtaining client consent for a procedure, the nurse realizes that the client is consenting without full understanding of the procedure. What should the nurse do?

a. Explain the procedure.
b. Ask the client to sign the consent form.
c. Notify the physician.
d. Record the client's questions on the consent form.

tsternbergh47 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
The older adult client may take smaller steps, keeping the feet closer together, which decreases the base of support. Thus body balance is unstable, and the older adult is at greater risk for falls and injuries.
This tendency may not necessarily result in less stress on the client's knees, hips, and ankles.
This tendency may not necessarily decrease the amount of energy the client expends on move-ment.
This tendency may not necessarily allow for mobility in spite of the effects of aging on the cli-ent's joints.

Answer to Question 2

C
In this situation, the physician needs to provide further clarification. Informed consent is a deci-sion based on accurate and complete information.
Obtaining client consent is not a nursing responsibility.
The nurse's responsibility is only to explain the nature of the treatment or procedure so that to ensure that the client fully understands it.
Recording the client's questions on the consent form is incorrect. If the client has questions, the physician needs to provide further clarification before the client can consent.