A Patient Who Has Right-Sided Weakness Following a Stroke Is

Multiple Choice

A patient who has right-sided weakness following a stroke is admitted to a long-term care facility and exhibits increasing wandering and inability for self-care. To protect the patient from the most frequent cause of injury among the older adult, the nurse's most efficient intervention would be:

A) provide a night light in the bathroom.
B) keep pathways clear of paper, shoes, and equipment.
C) apply a personal alarm.
D) provide hip protectors.