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mmm

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Which of the following are methods of assessing clients at risk for injury? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Cognitive awareness
  2. Mobility and health status
  3. Nursing history
  4. Physical examination

Question 2

Which safety hazard would the nurse take into consideration when planning care for an older client?
 
  1. Burns
  2. Drowning
  3. Poisoning
  4. Suffocation



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3,4
Rationale: A nursing history and a physical examination are methods to assess a client at risk for injury. Cognitive awareness, mobility, and health status are factors affecting safety.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Falls, burns, and pedestrian and motor vehicle crashes are safety hazards in older adults.
Rationale 2: Drowning and poisoning are seen in the toddler age client.
Rationale 3: Drowning and poisoning are seen in the toddler age client.
Rationale 4: Suffocation is a hazard in newborns and infants.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


jordangronback

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

 

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