Purpose of the Assignment
Identify strategies to reduce the risk of injury to clients in various environments.
Course Competencies
· Select appropriate nursing interventions when providing multidimensional care to clients experiencing alterations in mobility.
· Prioritize strategies for safe, effective multidimensional nursing practice when providing care for clients experiencing sensory and perception disorders.
Scenario
Mr. Joe Smith, a 75-year-old male, recently suffered a left cerebrovascular accident. He has right visual field deficits and residual weakness in his right arm and leg. He uses a walker for mobility. He takes metoprolol for his blood pressure, and the physician started him on warfarin for a recent diagnosis of atrial fibrillation.
Instructions
In a one-page Word document, plan at least 6 interventions with rationale that will promote an environment of safety for the client in the scenario above. Consider the client’s medical history and medications.
Use at least two scholarly sources to support your interventions and rationale.
Be sure to cite your sources in-text and on a reference page using APA format.
