Which Attempt by the Family to Prevent an Older, Frail

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which attempt by the family to prevent an older, frail adult from falling causes the home health nurse concern?

• A) Keeping several low wattage night-lights on in the evening
• B) Installing wooden railings on the stairway to the bathroom
• C) Keeping the side rails up on the client's bed at night
• D) Encouraging the client to use a cane when ambulating

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Definitions:

Family Poverty

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Stress

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Bully-Victim

Someone who attacks others and who is attacked as well. (Also called provocative victim because they do things that elicit bullying.)

Rejected Bully

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