Exam 20: Safety and Security

The nurse is recommending that a client diagnosed with moderate stage Alzheimer's disease attend a support group when he becomes defensive about not driving his automobile and the effects it will have on "being stuck at home." Which is the priority outcome expected for this client when attending the group sessions?

Which precaution would be beneficial in minimizing an older adult's risk of being a victim of fraud? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for a frail older adult in a long-term care facility and is concerned about preventing hypothermia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.)

A homecare nurse in an area of the country that is prone to tornadoes routinely discusses disaster preparedness with older adult clients. What is the primary rationale for this intervention?

A 79-year-old client resides independently in the community. The visiting home health nurse finds that despite it being 90 degrees Fahrenheit outside, the windows are closed and the client is wearing a sweater. The nurse initially recognizes that this behavior may be related to:

A homecare nurse visits an older patient who lives in a Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC). The nurse understands that NORCs are:

What information should be included in an informational program to be presented on burn prevention to a senior citizens group? (Select all that apply.)

The daughter of an older patient says to a nurse, "I am so concerned that my dad is still driving. He is dangerous! He has had a couple of accidents and I am worried that he is going to kill himself or, worse, somebody else. What can I do?" The nurse recommends which of the following involved type action strategies for driving cessation? (Select all that apply.)

The benefits of telehealth include that it: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is preparing educational material concerning fire safety in the home. What research data will be included in the material?