The home care nurse is teaching the family of an older adult patient methods to enhance safety when using the stairs. Which statement by the family member indicates appropriate understanding of the information presented?
1) We will pick up the throw rugs that are in the hallway upstairs.
2) We will clearly mark the first and last step of the stairs.
3) We will make sure that there is a nightlight in the hallway and in the bathroom.
4) We will make sure that the kitchen chairs are sturdy.
Question 2
The nurse is assessing the environment of a patient who was recently discharged from the hospital. Which finding would require the nurse to intervene?
1) Use of nightlights in the hallways and bathroom
2) Grab bars installed near the toilet and in the bathtub
3) Extension cords in the hallway to the kitchen
4) Stairway is clear of clutter
The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan.
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