A Patient Has Been Diagnosed with a Balance Disorder That

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient has been diagnosed with a balance disorder that is expected to clear on its own in a few weeks. Which safety information should the nurse provide?. Select all that apply.

• A) "Use a stepladder to get things off high shelves instead of reaching up over your head."
• B) "Don't pick up objects from the floor."
• C) "Do not drink alcohol until your condition passes."
• D) "Have someone put nonslip surfaces in the floor of your shower."
• E) "Be certain to drink enough fluids while you are sick."

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