The Nurse Is Discussing Measures to Minimize the Risk of Injury

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse is discussing measures to minimize the risk of injury from an automobile accident with an 84-year-old independent female patient who lives alone and claims to drive only to church,the doctor's office,and for groceries.Which of the following suggestions has the greatest potential for affecting the patient's safety?

• A) Take public transportation whenever it is available.
• B) Plan all trips around church and doctor appointments.
• C) Plan to drive for short trips and only during daylight hours.
• D) Arrange for family and friends to drive the patient whenever possible.

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