A home health nurse is performing a fall risk assessment for a client. Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 Medical History Macular degeneration Rheumatoid arthritis Reports no alcohol intake Nurses ‘Notes Day 1: Client states they are having difficulty seeing clearly and sometimes they feel dizzy when standing from a sitting position. Client states they are afraid they are going to fall. Home assessment: Bathroom: No grab bar is in bathroom. Toilet seat is standard height. Stairs: No light bulb is in stairwell. Handrails are located on both sides of the stairs. Living room: Unsecured throw rugs are on the floor. Teaching provided to the client about reducing fall risk in the home. Will return in 2 weeks for a follow- up. Day 14: Returned for a follow-up appointment. Client states they continue having difficulty seeing clearly and have made an eye appointment. Client states they have been moving around the house better. but they are still unsteady when they stand up and afraid they are going to fall. Home assessment: Bathroom: Grab bar has been installed in bathroom. Toilet seat is standard height. Stairs: Light bulb is in stairwell. Handrails are located on both sides of the stairs. Living room: Throw rugs are secured with adhesive strips.Which of the following findings place the client at risk for a fall? Select the 3 findings that place the client at risk for a fall. A. Balance B. Vision C. Throw rugs D. Alcohol intake E. Grab bar in bathroom F. Lighting in stairwell G. Handrails on stairs H. Toilet seat height
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