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RRMR · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is working with a group of parents of children with intellectual disabilities. Which should the nurse recommend to support environmental safety for these children?

Select all that apply.
A) Have parents maintain a regular schedule for activities.
B) Teach emotional safety.
C) Use medications to decrease agitation.
D) Provide aids to assist with orientation.
E) Turn the temperature down on the hot water heater.

Question 2

A nurse is preparing an educational program for clients in a long-term care facility regarding methods for coping with age-associated cognitive changes. Which information should the nurse include?

Select all that apply.
A) Becoming involved in activities such as reading that keep the mind active
B) Playing board games
C) Using assistive devices such as a pill box for medications
D) Making lists, posting appointments on calendars, and writing notes to self
E) Not relying on habits; challenging your mind to remember new things

xoxo123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B, E

Turning the temperature down on the hot water heater will help to prevent accidental burns when bathing or washing dishes. Teaching emotional safety can decrease the risk of physical or sexual abuse. Using therapeutic measures to decrease agitation is recommended for clients with high risk for other-directed violence. Although a routine daily schedule and orientation aids will structure the client's environment to promote optimal orientation, they will not necessarily improve environmental safety.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A, C, D

Methods for coping with age-associated cognitive changes include making lists, playing computer and board games, keeping your mind active, using assistive devices, and relying on habits to reduce the chances of forgetting vital information. Challenging your mind to remember new things is not a technique used for coping with age-associated cognitive changes.