Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about safety considerations to an older adult client who lives at home. The client has heart failure and a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: "I will leave a light on in my bathroom at night." This statement indicates an understanding of the teaching because older adults with heart failure are at risk for falls due to potential nocturia (frequent need to urinate at night) caused by the diuretic effect of hydrochlorothiazide. Leaving a light on in the bathroom at night can help prevent falls.
Choice A is incorrect because weighing once weekly does not address the immediate safety concern related to falls. Choice B is unrelated to safety considerations. Choice D is incorrect as taking a hot bath before bed can potentially increase the risk of falls due to dizziness.
Choice A is incorrect because weighing once weekly does not address the immediate safety concern related to falls. Choice B is unrelated to safety considerations. Choice D is incorrect as taking a hot bath before bed can potentially increase the risk of falls due to dizziness.