A Nurse Is Caring for an Older Patient in the Emergency

question 2

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for an older patient in the emergency department.What information about the patient will be most helpful in creating a plan of care?

• A)Baseline physical and cognitive functioning
• B)Living conditions and family support
• C)Medications and current medical problems
• D)Results of the Mini-Mental State Examination

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Definitions:

Overreliance

A situation where there is excessive dependence on a particular resource, tool, or strategy, often leading to vulnerability or failure when it is unavailable or ineffective.

Knowledge Base

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Qualitative Designs

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