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:

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