The nurse is working with a 77-year-old patient who is living at ...

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The nurse is working with a 77-year-old patient who is living at home with his daughter and her husband and three school-age children. The patient is ambulatory and oriented.
 
  Which action would be most appropriate in relation to the nursing diagnosis of High Risk for Injury Due to Environmental Hazards? a. Provide nonglare lighting.
  b. Encourage the patient to read the paper daily.
  c. Put a calendar and a clock in the patient's room.
  d. Encourage the patient to engage in a hobby.

Question 2

There are approximately how many NANDA-approved nursing diagnoses?
 
  a. 50 c. 150
  b. 100 d. 200

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Answer to Question 1

A
The nurse caring for older patients must be aware of the patient's increased sensitivity to glare and allow time for the eyes to accommodate changes in lighting. Bright colors compensate for the decline in color discrimination. Provide adequate nonglare lighting.

Answer to Question 2

C