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SAVANNAHHOOPER23

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Of the following nursing interventions for fall prevention, which is the least helpful?
 
  a. minimize clutter in the environment
  b. physical restraints
  c. strengthening exercises
  d. walking

Question 2

The home care nurse is reviewing the medications that an older patient is currently taking. Which guidelines should the nurse follow when conducting this review? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Review the patient's allergies.
  2. Review the drug for number of refills.
  3. Review the drugs for duplicate therapy.
  4. Review the patient's medical conditions.
  5. Review each drug for interactions with other drugs.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

1,3,4,5
Rationale: When assessing an older patient's appropriate use of medications, the nurse should follow the guideline of reviewing the patient's allergies.




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