The Nurse Is Caring for Four Clients and Knows That

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for four clients and knows that which client is at the highest risk for falls?

• A)An older adult client who is 2 days postoperative from a hip replacement,uses a walker to ambulate,and requires pain medication every 6 hours
• B)An older adult client who had a coronary artery stent placed three days ago
• C)An older adult client who is preparing for discharge and requires continued antibiotics
• D)An older adult client who was admitted yesterday for dehydration and is confused and sometimes combative

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