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tiffannnnyyyyyy

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The home health nurse conducts a safety assessment in a patient's home. Which of the following would be identified as a fire hazard?
 
  a. Baking soda near the stovetop
  b. A smoke detector in the kitchen
  c. Multiple appliances plugged into one outlet
  d. A metal container for cigarettes

Question 2

What is a common reason that an older adult may deny that he has fallen?
 
  a. Fear that he will fall again
  b. Fear of being hospitalized for treatment
  c. Afraid of being seen as frail and dependent
  d. Fear of being considered clumsy


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harveenkau8139

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

ANS: C
Multiple electrical appliances plugged into one outlet can create an overload and cause a fire.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Many older adults do not report falls because they fear that they will be seen as frail and dependent.


tiffannnnyyyyyy

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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