Which Assessment Is the Priority During Hourly Rounding of Older

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which assessment is the priority during hourly rounding of older adult patients to enhance safety and decrease the risk of falls?

• A)Need for assistance with repositioning in bed
• B)Indwelling catheter bag to monitor urine output
• C)Current level of consciousness to compare to baseline
• D)Intravenous (IV) site for symptoms indicative of infiltration

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Definitions:

Photosynthesis

The biological process used by plants and some other organisms to convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose or other organic compounds.

Thylakoid Compartment

A structure within chloroplasts where light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur.

Hydrogen Ions

Protons or atoms of hydrogen that have lost their electron, thus carrying a positive electric charge.

ATP Molecules

Adenosine triphosphate molecules, which are the primary energy carrier in all living organisms, providing energy for cellular processes.