{"id":133348,"date":"2024-08-22T20:10:34","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T20:10:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=133348"},"modified":"2024-08-22T20:10:35","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T20:10:35","slug":"a-home-health-nurse-is-performing-a-home-safety-evaluation-for-a-newly-admitted-client-which-of-the-following-findings-requires-action-by-the-nurse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/22\/a-home-health-nurse-is-performing-a-home-safety-evaluation-for-a-newly-admitted-client-which-of-the-following-findings-requires-action-by-the-nurse\/","title":{"rendered":"A home health nurse is performing a home safety evaluation for a newly admitted client. Which of the following findings requires action by the nurse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A home health nurse is performing a home safety evaluation for a newly admitted client. Which of the following findings requires action by the nurse? (Select all that apply.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A.<br>An extension cord extends across the floor of the living room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.<br>A red light is kept on in the bedroom at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.<br>A rubber-backed bath mat is on the floor outside the shower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.<br>The water heater is set at 54.4\u00b0 C (130\u00b0 F).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E.<br>The floors of the house are carpeted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a home safety evaluation, the findings that require action by the nurse include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A. An extension cord extends across the floor of the living room.<\/strong><br><strong>D. The water heater is set at 54.4\u00b0C (130\u00b0F).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A. An extension cord extends across the floor of the living room:<\/strong> This presents a tripping hazard and increases the risk of falls, especially for individuals who may have mobility issues or are using mobility aids.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>D. The water heater is set at 54.4\u00b0C (130\u00b0F):<\/strong> This temperature is higher than the recommended safe maximum of 49\u00b0C (120\u00b0F). Water at this temperature can cause burns, especially in older adults who may have decreased sensitivity to heat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other Findings:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>B. A red light is kept on in the bedroom at night:<\/strong> This is not typically a safety risk. It could be a comfort measure or used to provide low lighting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>C. A rubber-backed bath mat is on the floor outside the shower:<\/strong> This is generally a safety measure designed to prevent slipping, provided the mat is kept clean and dry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>E. The floors of the house are carpeted:<\/strong> Carpeted floors are not inherently a safety risk unless there are specific issues such as worn or frayed areas that could cause tripping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, <strong>A<\/strong> and <strong>D<\/strong> are the findings that require action.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A home health nurse is performing a home safety evaluation for a newly admitted client. Which of the following findings requires action by the nurse? (Select all that apply.) A.An extension cord extends across the floor of the living room. B.A red light is kept on in the bedroom at night. 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