While assessing a client's environment for safety concerns,the nurse finds that most of the rooms in the house have only one outlet with various cords entering the outlet.When this concern is shared with the client and spouse,they state that "this is the way we've lived for years." What should the nurse do?

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The nurse should document the findings and the client and spouse's response to the concern to ensure that it is documented in the client's record. The nurse may also want to provide education on the potential risks of overloaded outlets and offer suggestions for improving the safety of the environment, but ultimately the decision to make changes lies with the client and their family.

While Assessing a Client's Environment for Safety Concerns,the Nurse Finds