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The nurse is caring for a 78-year-old widow who is being discharged home after a knee replacement. She has no family living in the area. Prior to discharge, the nurse assesses the client's ability to complete instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs
 
  A) directly related to the severity of the disease process.
  B) a standard method for evaluating the ability to perform activities essential for independent living.
  C) unrelated to the client's functional capacity.
  D) only relevant for individuals who are elderly.

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A nurse performs an environmental assessment on the home of a family who is caring for an elderly client being discharged following a stroke. The primary consideration of this environmental assessment is to identify
 
  A) barriers to care.
  B) safety concerns.
  C) general condition of the home.
  D) any environmental concerns.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


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Reply #2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Thank you :)


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