Which Instruction Should the Nurse Be Certain to Include When

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which instruction should the nurse be certain to include when providing discharge teaching for a patient who has a serious visual deficit?

• A) Install blinking lights to alert an incoming phone call.
• B) Have gas appliances inspected regularly to detect gas leaks.
• C) Wear properly fitting shoes and socks.
• D) Avoid using throw rugs on the floors.

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Definitions:

Collagen

The primary structural protein found in skin and other connective tissues, widely used in cosmetic and medical treatments.

Elastin

A highly elastic protein in connective tissue that allows many tissues in the body to resume their shape after stretching or contracting.

Reticular Fibers

Thin, branching fibers of collagen found in the connective tissue, supporting the soft tissue of organs.

Collagen α-Chains

The triple helical strands that make up collagen, the main structural protein in various connective tissues.