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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse should recognize which of the following clients as being at greatest risk for an uninten-tional death?
 
  1. A 58-year-old who skis regularly
  2. A 44-year-old alcoholic who lives alone
  3. A 72-year-old identified as at high risk for falls
  4. A 34-year-old diagnosed with chronic depression

Question 2

Which of the following nursing interventions has the greatest likelihood of minimizing the risk of injury for a client who frequently gets out of bed at night to go into the bathroom?
 
  1. Limiting fluid intake after 6 PM
  2. Illuminating the pathway to the bathroom
  3. Toileting the client whenever awake at night
  4. Checking on the client at least hourly during the night


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s.meritte

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3
Among older adults 65 years and older, falls are the leading cause of unintentional death. While the remaining options reflect clients at risk, the probability is not as great.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2
While checking on the client frequently is not incorrect, night-lights in dark halls, bathrooms, and the rooms of children and older adults help maintain safety by reducing the risk of falls. The re-maining options are more directed at controlling urinary output than preventing injury.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

nguyenhoanhat

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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