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Fall prevention with osteoporosis

  • NCLEX-PN
  • Health Promotion and Maintenance
  • Multiple choice
  • Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

A client with osteoporosis describes a dim hallway with a loose rug. Which change should the practical nurse reinforce to reduce fall risk?

  1. Remove the rug and improve hallway lighting.✓ Correct

    Both changes address hazards in the walking route.

  2. Keep the rug and reduce hallway lighting.✗ Incorrect

    These changes retain or increase hazards.

  3. Add another loose rug beside the first.✗ Incorrect

    Additional loose rugs add a fall hazard.

  4. Turn off the hallway light to save energy.✗ Incorrect

    A darker route does not address fall risk.

Answer

A. Remove the rug and improve hallway lighting.

Rationale

A loose rug is a home hazard, and poor lighting can make navigation harder. Removing the rug and improving illumination can reduce the chance of a fall and fracture.

RememberReduce home fall hazards when bones are fragile.

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