A Woman Admitted, "I Did Fall Once, but It Was

question 29

Multiple Choice

A woman admitted, "I did fall once, but it was an accident that I'm sure won't happen again." Which of the following responses would be most appropriate for the nurse? (Select all that apply.)

• A) "Are you getting lots of calcium and vitamin D? Are you drinking milk or taking calcium pills?"
• B) "Do you have a couple glasses of wine each evening to relax you before you go to bed?"
• C) "Do you live in a one-story house and are your floors even without rugs to trip you up?"
• D) "Let me give you some balance and leg muscle exercises to practice at home each day."
• E) "Remember that if you start to fall, fall sideways if you can to minimize injury."
• F) "Review what medications you are taking."

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Definitions:

Age-Related Differences

Variations in cognitive, psychological, and physical aspects of individuals that can be attributed primarily to the aging process, affecting behaviors and capabilities.

Cross-Sectional Design

A research method that studies different population groups at a single point in time for comparative purposes.

Cohort Design

A study design in which a group of individuals sharing a defining characteristic (e.g., birth year) is followed over time to study outcomes of interest.

Cross-Sectional Design

A research method that analyzes data from a population, or a representative subset, at a specific point in time.