In Preparation for Discharge Home,the Nurse Caring for a Patient

question 21

Multiple Choice

In preparation for discharge home,the nurse caring for a patient with ataxia would recommend that the family:

• A) Remove all scatter rugs from the home.
• B) Rearrange the bedroom furniture.
• C) Arrange for someone to stay with the patient 24 hours a day.
• D) Purchase oversized shoes so that they are easy to get on.

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Short-Term Memory

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