A nurse is assessing a 78-year-old male patient using the He…
A nurse is assessing a 78-year-old male patient using the Hendrich II Fall Risk Model. The patient has the following risk factors: Confusion (4 points) History of depression (2 points) Altered elimination (1 points) Takes diazepam (benzodiazepine) at night but no antiepileptics (1 point) Male gender (1 point) Unable to rise from a chair without assistance (4 points) What is this patient’s total fall risk score, and what does it indicate?
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A week after receiving a diagnosis of hearing loss, a client has been fitted for a hearing aid. During discharge teaching, the nurse reviews proper care of the hearing aid. Which client statement indicates the need for further teaching?
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