An Older Patient Is Hospitalized with a Broken Hip After

question 9

Multiple Choice

An older patient is hospitalized with a broken hip after falling in the home. What should the nurse discuss as a priority when making a home visit?

• A) The time the patient goes to sleep at night
• B) Asking someone to take the patient's toy poodle
• C) The location of the pharmacy that the patient uses
• D) When the patient expects the mail to be delivered each day

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Definitions:

Minor Charges

Legal accusations that are less serious compared to felony charges, often resulting in lesser penalties.

Civilly Committed

The legal process by which individuals with severe mental illnesses are ordered by a court to receive treatment, often in a secure facility.

Serious Mental Illness

Serious mental illness includes a range of mental health conditions that are severe enough to impair one's ability to function in daily life.

Danger to Himself

A phrase often used to describe a situation where an individual poses a significant risk of self-harm or suicide.