An adult client who resides in a long-term care facility is diagnosed with osteoporosis.The client has a history of falls and dementia.Which nursing intervention will best aid in meeting an outcome goal of injury prevention for this client?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A) Keeping the bed in the lowest position will reduce the incidence of injury should the client attempt to get up. The use of restraints could increase the incidence of injury. Using the furniture as an obstacle could cause injury if the client is able to get up. A nightlight is useful but is not the best means to prevent injury.
B) Keeping the bed in the lowest position will reduce the incidence of injury should the client attempt to get up. The use of restraints could increase the incidence of injury. Using the furniture as an obstacle could cause injury if the client is able to get up. A nightlight is useful but is not the best means to prevent injury.
C) Keeping the bed in the lowest position will reduce the incidence of injury should the client attempt to get up. The use of restraints could increase the incidence of injury. Using the furniture as an obstacle could cause injury if the client is able to get up. A nightlight is useful but is not the best means to prevent injury.
D) Keeping the bed in the lowest position will reduce the incidence of injury should the client attempt to get up. The use of restraints could increase the incidence of injury. Using the furniture as an obstacle could cause injury if the client is able to get up. A nightlight is useful but is not the best means to prevent injury.

An Adult Client Who Resides in a Long-Term Care Facility