A nurse is assessing a client who has risk factors for developing heart disease. Which of the following factors does the nurse recognize as a modifiable risk factor?

A. Placing wet towels along the base of the door: While this action may help prevent smoke from entering or exiting the room, it is not the immediate priority. Activating the fire alarm takes precedence to alert others to the fire and initiate the appropriate response.

B. Turning off any electrical equipment: While turning off electrical equipment can reduce the risk of electrical fires, it is not the immediate priority. Activating the fire alarm is the first step to ensure the safety of everyone in the facility.

C. Activate the facility's fire alarm.

Activating the fire alarm is crucial because it immediately alerts others in the facility to the presence of a fire, enabling them to respond appropriately. This action initiates the facility's fire safety protocols, including evacuating the area and summoning professional assistance to extinguish the fire. The sooner the alarm is activated, the quicker the response can be, reducing the risk to individuals and property.

D. Directing a fire extinguisher at the fire: While using a fire extinguisher may be necessary to extinguish the fire, it should only be done after activating the fire alarm to ensure that emergency personnel are alerted and responding to the situation.

A. "I've never been the kind of person to ask others for help":

This statement indicates that the client may still be struggling with accepting help from others, which suggests that they have not fully adapted to their new situational role. It reflects a reluctance to rely on others and may indicate a desire to maintain independence.

B. "I'm looking forward to being able to be independent again":

While this statement suggests a desire for independence, it does not necessarily indicate that the client has already adapted to their new situational role. It may reflect an aspiration or goal rather than a current state of adaptation.

C. "I really don't know what I'm supposed to do all day":

This statement suggests uncertainty and confusion about how to fill the day, which may indicate difficulty adjusting to the new living arrangement and role. It does not necessarily indicate adaptation but rather a sense of disorientation or discomfort with the current situation.

D. "It's nice having other people cook for me."

This statement suggests that the client has become comfortable with and is accepting of the support provided by their adult child, indicating an adaptation to their new situational role. By expressing appreciation for having others cook for them, the client demonstrates a willingness to rely on and accept assistance from their family member, which is an important aspect of adapting to changes in living arrangements and roles.