The Gerontologic Nurse Recognizes That Which Patient Is at Highest

question 20

Multiple Choice

The gerontologic nurse recognizes that which patient is at highest risk for a decline in functional ability?

• A)79-year-old,moderate Alzheimer's disease,requires assistance with all activities of daily living (ADLs).
• B)73-year-old,history of chronic bronchitis,lives with family.
• C)86-year-old,lost a spouse recently,is moving into an assisted living facility.
• D)69-year-old,peripheral vascular disease,visited by home health care weekly.