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Jramos095

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Which statement by the patient indicates a teaching need regarding safety in the home?
 
  a. I will put a night light in every room.
  b. I will not use an extension cord to plug in multiple items.
  c. I will wash my throw rugs in the bathroom regularly.
  d. I will keep all cleaning supplies out of reach of children.

Question 2

The nurse is concerned about helping the patient find resources to obtain assistive equipment to be used in the home. Which team member should the nurse contact first?
 
  a. Occupational therapist
  b. Physical therapist
  c. Physician
  d. Social worker



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Throw rugs present a fall or tripping hazard. Nights lights help light halls to prevent falls, extension cords can present a trip hazard, and cleaning supplies can contain poisonous materials.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The nurse should collaborate with the social worker to identify community resources for obtaining assistive equipment. The social worker facilitates contact with insurance companies or other agencies to assist with the financing of recommended therapeutic assistive and specialty devices. Occupational therapists evaluate the patient for safe performance of activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, and they make recommendations to enhance safe performance of these activities, such as the use of specialty equipment (e.g., grippers for pants, oversized shoehorns). Physical therapists evaluate the patient's ability to perform and maintain balance during routine activities such as sitting, standing, and walking. They make recommendations for assistive devices such as canes and walkers to promote safe performance of these activities. Physicians order the equipment.



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