The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Recently Began

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who recently began taking prescribed blood pressure medicine.Which teaching will be most important to this client in the prevention of falls?

• A)Wear slipper or non-skid socks when walking.
• B)Make sure that the lighting is good when you get out of bed.
• C)Use the handrails next to the toilet when getting on and off the toilet.
• D)Sit on the side of the bed for at least a minute before getting out of bed.

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Definitions:

Compression

The act of pressing together or the state of being pressed together, often used in contexts like data compression, compression of materials, or medical compression to reduce swelling.

Elevation

A term often used in medical and healthcare settings indicating the raising of a body part, typically to reduce swelling and improve blood flow.

Electrical Burn

A type of injury caused by electric current passing through the body, potentially damaging tissues or causing cardiac arrest.

Faulty Electrical Wiring

Electrical systems or circuits that are improperly installed or damaged, increasing the risk of fires or malfunctions.