Exam 25: Assessing the Patients Environment

The nurse is assessing a patient's home for safety. Which would place the patient at risk for crime or injury?

Which questions will the nurse ask when assessing boundaries during a community assessment? Select all that apply.

The nurse is conducting a home assessment for a patient diagnosed with advanced Alzheimer disease. The caregiver states, "Sometimes I don't hear my dad in the middle of the night and that is what caused the fall." Based on this data, which will the nurse recommend?

The nurse is assessing the environment of a patient who was recently discharged from the hospital. Which finding would require the nurse to intervene?

The nurse is conducting a home care assessment for a patient who was recently discharged from the hospital after being treated for pneumonia. Which question is asked to assess the patient's risk for impaired skin integrity?

Which health practice is affected by religion within the community?

Which is the priority assessment during the first home care visit for a new patient?

The nurse is conducting a home care assessment for a patient who was recently discharged from the hospital. Which question will assess safety needs regarding elimination?

The nurse is conducting a medication assessment for a patient who was discharged from the hospital after a new diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF). Which question is aimed to assess polypharmacy?

The nurse determines that a community has a low socioeconomic status. Based on this data, which conclusions are appropriate? Select all that apply.

The nurse is assessing the patient's ability to self-administer medication. Which finding would cause the nurse concern?

Which question is appropriate for the nurse to ask when assessing the physical characteristics of a community?

Which question is most appropriate when assessing the patient's self-actualization and self-esteem needs?

The nurse is assessing the patient's ability to properly dispose of insulin needles after use. Which finding would cause the nurse to provide additional teaching?

The nurse is conducting a home safety visit for a patient who was discharged from the hospital with portable oxygen. Which finding would require the nurse to intervene?

Which questions are appropriate for the nurse to ask when assessing the human services available within the community? Select all that apply.

The home care nurse is teaching the family of an older adult patient methods to enhance safety when using the stairs. Which statement by the family member indicates appropriate understanding of the information presented?