Case 2 Albert,79 Years Old,lives Alone in His Own Home

question 17

Multiple Choice

Case 2 Albert,79 years old,lives alone in his own home.He has diabetes,glaucoma,and nocturia from an enlarged prostate.A nurse is completing a fall risk assessment screening tool with Albert.
(Refer to Case 2 above. ) What health promotion strategy can the nurse suggest to Albert that will decrease his risk for a fall?

• A) Join a senior's fitness program
• B) Add contrasting colour strips to first and last steps to identify change of level
• C) Hire a neighbourhood kid to clear snow and ice from walkways
• D) Get a panic button service installed in the home

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Definitions:

Reproductive Condition

A state or quality of an organism’s reproductive system, which can affect its ability to produce offspring.

Respiratory System

The organs and structures involved in gas exchange, including the lungs and airways.

Edema

Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues, often affecting the extremities such as legs and arms but can occur anywhere in the body.

Hypertension

A medical condition characterized by consistently high blood pressure.