The nurse manager on a gerontological unit is designing a rennovation for the unit and
should consider which factors when deciding whether to carpet the new unit? Select all
that apply.
You Selected:
● Possibility of
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The nurse manager on a gerontological unit is designing a rennovation for the unit and
should consider which factors when deciding whether to carpet the new unit? Select all
that apply.
You Selected:
● Possibility of pests residing on the undersurface of carpeting
● The process of cleaning spills on carpeted surfaces
● Static electricity generated as clients walk the halls
Correct response:
● Static electricity generated as clients walk the halls
● The process of cleaning spills on carpeted surfaces
● Possibility of pests residing on the undersurface of carpeting
Explanation:
Reference:
● Miller, C. A., Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 8th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer,
2019, Safety and Mobility, Chapter 22: Safe Mobility, p. 464.
Safety and Mobility - Page 464
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Question 8 See full question 41s
The nurse visits the home of an older client recovering from hip replacement surgery.
What should the nurse suggest to improve safety in the bathroom?
You Selected:
● use a shower chair when in the bathtub
Correct response:
● use a shower chair when in the bathtub
Explanation:
Reference:
● Miller, C. A., Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 8th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer,
2019, Safety and Mobility, Chapter 22: Safe Mobility, p. 481.
Safety and Mobility - Page 481
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Question 9 See full question 38s
The nurse is concerned about an older client walking down the hall in the assisted living
facility. Which observation most likely caused the nurse to have this concern?
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