A home care nurse visits a new patient.The family asks how the home can be made safer.The nurse's best advice includes which of the following?

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Good lighting at front and back entrances and light switches at the top and bottom of stairwells and long hallways add an additional safety element.Throw rugs,footstools,and electrical cords present tripping hazards.Handrails painted the same color as the walls may pose a problem for the visually impaired.Using color contrasts such as tape,paint,or nail enamel can highlight items.

A Home Care Nurse Visits a New Patient