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Can you explain how to answer this? - You are assigned to Mr. Johnson, a 75-year-old...

Can you explain how to answer this? - You are assigned to Mr. Johnson, a 75-year-old client who is deaf and has an unsteady gait due to a knee replacement he had 2 years ago. You have entered his room to begin your morning care, and he is facing the television with his back to you. 1. How will you approach Mr. Johnson and communicate that it is time for you as the nurse to assist him with his care? 2. What are the nursing considerations and effective strategies when assisting the client in moving around as the client has unsteady gait? ( two nursing considerations and two effective strategies)

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According to conditions mr. Jonson 's age is 75 years. in this age most of body organ's function are not working properly so in this age add some aids in support to live easy life.

1. in this condition the nurse provided him a hearing aid for communication and switch off the television and nurse stand front of the patient for better eye to eye contact and better communication

2 in this condition nurse provide canesor walkers for walking and vision correction through glasses .

Some people may even benefits from Physical therapy service may help them learn  how to walk .

the nurse always present with the patient to support from falling and provide best exercise for walking.

provide light and loose cloths for patient for his comfort

Provide body support to patient becouse in this age the body and bones are not strong so a high risk for fractures.

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