NCLEX-PN
Nclex Questions Management of Care Questions
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Question 1 of 5
When working with elderly clients, the healthcare provider should keep in mind that falls are most likely to happen to the elderly who are:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'hospitalized.' Elderly individuals are at a higher risk of falls, especially when they are in new environments like hospitals due to unfamiliarity with the surroundings, medications, and potential mobility challenges. Being in a hospital can disrupt their usual routines and increase the risk of falls.
Choice A ('in their 80s') is not as directly related to the increased risk of falls in a hospital environment.
Choice B ('living at home') is a common setting for the elderly but does not address the specific risk associated with being hospitalized.
Choice D ('living on only Social Security income') is unrelated to the risk of falls based on the environment.
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