Author Question: The nurse making a home visit observes all of the following. Which is a safety hazard for the ... (Read 78 times)

gbarreiro · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse making a home visit observes all of the following. Which is a safety hazard for the patient with difficulty in mobility?

a. wall-to-wall carpet in the bedroom c. scatter rugs on the kitchen floor
b. curio cabinet filled with mementos d. night lights in the hall and bathroom

Question 2

The first step in the process of evaluation is

a. collecting data
b. judging the value of nursing interventions
c. establishing standards
d. determining goal achievement

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

Answer to Question 1

C
Secure carpeting would not be a safety hazard in the home environment. The curio cabinet would not be a safety hazard. Having night lights in the hall and bathroom is considered a safety feature and not a hazard. Scatter rugs on the kitchen floor can lead to slides and falls. The nurse should instruct the home care patient to remove the kitchen throw rugs.

Answer to Question 2

C
Specific criteria are used to determine whether the demonstrated behavior changes a patient makes are indicators of goal achievement. Standards are established before nursing action is implemented.