Author Question: The family of an older adult client asks the nurse how the stairways and hallways in the home may be ... (Read 89 times)

vinney12 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The family of an older adult client asks the nurse how the stairways and hallways in the home may be enhanced to promote safety. In addition to extra lighting, the nurse recommends the use of which colours of paint and decorations?

a. Red and yellow
b. Black and white
c. Brown and green
d. Blue and purple

Question 2

When caring for a terminally ill patient, the nurse should focus on the fact that

a. Spiritual care is possibly the least important nursing intervention.
b. Spiritual needs often need to be sacrificed for physical care priorities.
c. The nurse's relationship with the patient allows for an understanding of patient priorities.
d. Members of the church or synagogue play no part in the patient's plan of care.

Jordin Calloway · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
The use of sharply contrasting colours, especially red, on drawers and other places promote functional independence.
Black and white colours are not the best recommendation for promoting safety in the older adult.
Perception of the colours blue, violet, and green usually declines with age.
Perception of the colours blue, violet, and green usually declines with age.

Answer to Question 2

C
The nurse's relationship with the patient allows the nurse to understand the patient's priorities. Spiritual priorities do not need to be sacrificed for physical care priorities. When a patient is terminally ill, spiritual care is possibly the most important nursing intervention. If the patient participates in a formal religion, involve in the plan of care members of the clergy or members of the church, temple, mosque, or synagogue.