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jhjkgdfhk

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The goal of environmental assessment is to
 
  a. Promote independent function
  b. Detect reasons to admit an older adult to a long-term care facility
  c. Establish an older adult's housekeeping abilities
  d. Assist the family with documenting reasons they should seek durable power of attorney

Question 2

Which of the following is not a level of consciousness?
 
  a. Lethargic
  b. Alert
  c. Oriented
  d. Comatose


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Environmental assessments are performed to identify problems and potential problems. A plan for alternatives or correcting the problem is developed to support the functional ability of the older person. Responses B, C, and D are incorrect. After an environmental assessment of poor housekeeping skills that threaten safety, the older adult may have to have durable power of attorney designated and possibly be admitted to a nursing facility. The goal of the environmental assessment is to support independent function.

Answer to Question 2

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Lethargy is a description of mood or behavior. Responses B, C, and D all are measurements of level of consciousness.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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