Question

A client with a history of falls and hearing deficit resides in an assistive care facility. He is preparing for his discharge home. The home health nurse reviews fall prevention strategies with the client as he prepares to transition home. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further education?

Accepted Answer

“I will place rugs at doorways and at the top of the stairs to prevent me from slipping.”

Answer

“If I cannot clean up a spill on the floor, I should mark it off until someone can come over and clean it up so I don’t step in it.”

Answer

“I should avoid climbing on a step stool or ladder, even if it is just to get something off a shelf.”

Answer

“I should wear my hearing aids during the day.”

Question 23 - Safety and Infection Control Practice Test for the NCLEX-RN Exam