Safe Use Of Equipment, Assistive Devices Practice Test

In a long-term care facility, a 90-year-old client with impaired vision and mild arthritis uses a reacher/grabber to pick up items as part of the treatment plan to prevent bending and falls. Which finding indicates a potential safety hazard with the use of the assistive device?

In home care, a 68-year-old client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is prescribed oxygen at 3 L/min via nasal cannula. The client reports using petroleum jelly inside the nostrils to prevent dryness. Which action should the nurse take FIRST to ensure the client's safety with oxygen therapy equipment?