The Nurse Determines That an Older Person Who Has Chronic

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse determines that an older person who has chronic bronchitis is at high risk for falls, but he repeatedly tries to ambulate without assistance.Which alternative measure to restraints is contraindicated for this older person?

• A)Inform staff about his risk for falls.
• B)Place a concave mattress on the bed.
• C)Provide frequent walks in the hallway.
• D)Help him learn to use an assistive device.

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Definitions:

Policies

Formal guidelines or rules that govern actions and decision-making within an organization.

Grapevines

Informal channels of communication within an organization, often based on rumor or gossip, which can spread information quickly but sometimes inaccurately.

Transfer Information

The process of conveying data, facts, or knowledge from one person, place, or entity to another.

Inefficiently

The act of using more resources or taking more time than necessary to achieve a specific outcome, indicating a lack of effectiveness or productivity.