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The nurse lists external risk factors that may be a threat to the older adult, such as ___________________ ___________. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. fire hazards.
  b. lack of home security.
  c. vehicular accidents.
  d. thermal hazards.
  e. environmental hazards.

Question 2

The home health nurse suggests telephone modifications to increase the safety of older adults, which are ___________________ ______. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. placement of phones at bedside and next to a favorite chair.
  b. programming an auto dial function for quick dialing.
  c. using an answering machine with a male voice.
  d. replacing the phone cord with a 15-foot cord for ease in carrying around the phone.
  e. selecting a phone with large numbers.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, D, E

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, E




burchfield96

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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