A Patient Who Has Right-Sided Weakness Following a Stroke Is

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient who has right-sided weakness following a stroke is admitted to a long-term care facility and exhibits increasing wandering and inability for self-care. To protect the patient from the most frequent cause of injury among the elderly, the nurse's most efficient intervention would be:

• A) provide a night-light in the bathroom.
• B) keep pathways clear of paper, shoes, and equipment.
• C) apply a personal alarm.
• D) provide hip protectors.

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Definitions:

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