The nurse was very concerned about the elderly client who took care of himself in his own apartment. Based on statistics, which behavior would cause the nurse the most concern?
A. The man frequently went on long walks through the neighborhood.
B. The man often ate at the all you can eat buffet, sometimes spending several hours there.
C. The man often tripped over the rug in front of the sink.
D. The man smoked from the time he got up until he went to bed.
Question 2
The nurse decided to include an exposure assessment. Therefore, about what would the nurse ask?
A. All the chemicals the individual uses at work or in hobbies
B. All the substances the individual uses to clean the house or keep the yard/garden beautiful
C. The client's home, work site, and neighborhood
D. The stress with which the person must deal
Nurse-patient interaction; nonverbal communication
Building competency in patient centered care
Use a step stool to help an infirm client get on and off the table.
Sample client goals from the Wellness Massage Pyramid.
Emergency Care
Take care