The Nurse Is Visiting the Home of an 80-Year-Old Patient

The nurse is visiting the home of an 80-year-old patient who has hypertension and diabetes. In addition to obtaining vital signs and blood glucose levels, what other actions would be appropriate for the nurse to do? (Select all that apply.)

A) Inspect bathroom cupboards for contents.
B) Search the kitchen for high-salt or sugar foods.
C) Ask why the bed has not been made or the dishes washed.
D) Check the bathroom for safety bars in the tub/shower area.
E) Note the presence of scatter rugs or other impediments to free movement.
F) Ask the patient about lighting at night when getting up to use the bathroom.