A nurse is discharging a 64-year-old client who recently experienced a fall at home and was treated for a minor hip fracture. The client lives alone and expresses concerns about falling again. Which safety measure should the nurse discuss as part of the discharge teaching?
Wear non-slip shoes when walking indoors.
Keep emergency phone numbers by phones in the house.
Remove loose rugs and ensure adequate lighting throughout the home.
Engage in light exercise for 15 minutes daily to improve strength and balance.
The correct answer focuses on reducing environmental hazards, which are one of the most common causes of falls in older adults. Removing loose rugs and ensuring adequate lighting directly address hazards that could contribute to another fall. Strength exercises, while helpful for long-term fall prevention, do not immediately address risks in the client’s environment. Wearing non-slip shoes is beneficial but lacks a comprehensive approach to removing environmental threats. Keeping emergency phone numbers by phones helps in case of an emergency but does not actively prevent falls.
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