6. what step is most effective to reduce a persons risk for falls?\nencouraging frequent naps\neducating on…

6. what step is most effective to reduce a persons risk for falls?\nencouraging frequent naps\neducating on the use of a call light\ninstalling side rails on the bed\nencouraging the person to share their feelings\n7. roberta is on a new medication to lower her cholesterol. what safety measures should you consider?\nwatch for weight loss or gain\nmonitor for muscle pain\neducate on the risk of bruising\ncheck the skin for signs of rash\n8. what statement is true about all psychotropics?\nall psychotropics increase thirst\nall psychotropics increase blood sugar levels\nall psychotropics increase the risk of falls\nall psychotropics increase intake and appetite\n9. what safety measure is most important for a person on anticoagulants?\ngive them an electric razor instead of a straight - edge razor\nmonitor their fluid intake and output

6. what step is most effective to reduce a persons risk for falls?\nencouraging frequent naps\neducating on the use of a call light\ninstalling side rails on the bed\nencouraging the person to share their feelings\n7. roberta is on a new medication to lower her cholesterol. what safety measures should you consider?\nwatch for weight loss or gain\nmonitor for muscle pain\neducate on the risk of bruising\ncheck the skin for signs of rash\n8. what statement is true about all psychotropics?\nall psychotropics increase thirst\nall psychotropics increase blood sugar levels\nall psychotropics increase the risk of falls\nall psychotropics increase intake and appetite\n9. what safety measure is most important for a person on anticoagulants?\ngive them an electric razor instead of a straight - edge razor\nmonitor their fluid intake and output

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Brief Explanations:

  • Question 6: Educating on the use of a call - light allows a person to summon help when needed, reducing the risk of falls while trying to get assistance on their own. Frequent naps don't directly reduce fall risk, side rails can have risks if misused, and sharing feelings has no relation to fall prevention.
  • Question 7: Statins, a common cholesterol - lowering medication, can cause muscle pain (myopathy). Monitoring for this is an important safety measure. Weight loss/gain, bruising risk, and skin rashes are less typical safety concerns compared to muscle pain for cholesterol - lowering meds.
  • Question 8: Many psychotropics can cause orthostatic hypotension, which increases the risk of falls. Not all psychotropics increase thirst, blood sugar levels, or intake and appetite.
  • Question 9: Anticoagulants increase the risk of bleeding. Using an electric razor instead of a straight - edge razor reduces the risk of cuts and subsequent bleeding. Monitoring fluid intake and output is not directly related to the risks associated with anticoagulants.

Answer:

  1. Educating on the use of a call light
  2. Monitor for muscle pain
  3. All psychotropics increase the risk of falls
  4. Give them an electric razor instead of a straight - edge razor