Author Question: Sally is a registered nurse who works for a home health agency. She has been asked to admit Mr. ... (Read 24 times)

daltonest1984 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Sally is a registered nurse who works for a home health agency. She has been asked to admit Mr. Kelly, a 72-year-old patient who was released from a rehabilitation hospital following therapy after he fell at home and broke his hip.

As Sally surveys the home environment, which of the following situations is most dangerous to Mr. Kelly? A. Bedside lamp with an extension cord
B. Handrail on one side of stairs only
C. Throw rugs in the bedroom
D. No handrail near toilet

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a patient in Buck's traction for a compound comminuted fracture of the femur. An appropriate action the nurse must take in order to help preserve skin integrity is to:

A. provide meticulous skin care.
B. use analgesia to prevent excessive movement.
C. limit range of joint motion so the traction apparatus is not disturbed.
D. limit the amount of protein intake so renal function can be preserved.

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

Answer to Question 1

C
Common physical hazards in the home include inadequate lighting, barriers along normal walking paths and stairways, and a lack of safety devices.

Answer to Question 2

A
Immobility leads to loss of strength and endurance, decreased muscle, and deep vein thrombosis formation. A patient needs adequate protein intake to ensure wound healing and tissue growth and to prevent a negative nitrogen balance.