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fahad

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on: Jul 11, 2018
What telephone modifications would increase safety for the older adult? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Placement of phones at bedside and next to a favorite chair
  b. Programming an auto dial function for quick dialing
  c. Using an answering machine with a male voice
  d. Replacing the phone cord with a 15-foot cord for ease in carrying around the phone
  e. Selecting a phone with large numbers

Question 2

The home health nurse is assessing the patient's home. Which of the following would be identified as a fall risk? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Brightly lit rooms
  b. Pantry food at an accessible level
  c. Colorful scatter rugs marking doorways and steps
  d. Wearing comfortable laced tennis shoes
  e. Attractive, low, magazine rack beside a chair


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, E
Long cords are a fall hazard. All other options increase safety of the older adult.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C, E
Scatter rugs and low items placed near the bed or chairs are fall hazards. All the other options listed promote safety at home.


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