What Is Important for the Nurse to Determine in Order

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is important for the nurse to determine in order to decrease the risk for injury to a patient?

• A)If patient can read English
• B)If patient is left-handed
• C)If patient ambulates with assistive device
• D)If patient can dress independently

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