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JGIBBSON

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse is aware that some older adults deny that they have fallen because they fear that they will:
 
  a. fall again.
  b. hospitalized for treatment.
  c. be seen as frail and dependent.
  d. be considered clumsy.

Question 2

The home health nurse assesses the home for potential fire hazards and identifies the hazard of:
 
  a. baking soda near the stovetop.
  b. smoke detector in the kitchen.
  c. multiple appliances plugged into one outlet.
  d. extension cords coiled up behind furniture.


tennis14576

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

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


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