The Nurse Is Presenting a Program at a Senior Center

question 88

Multiple Choice

The nurse is presenting a program at a senior center on how to survive a fall. Which statement by a program participant indicates that this person needs clarification about what emergency actions to take after a fall?

• A)"I should crawl to a phone on the affected side to keep it stable against a hard surface."
• B)"I should try to cover myself with a blanket while I wait for help to arrive."
• C)"To call for help, I can scoot on my bottom to a low wall-mounted phone."
• D)"If possible, I can crawl to a stairway and use the stairs to lift up to a standing position."

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