The Nurse Is Concerned That an Older Patient with a Chronic

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse is concerned that an older patient with a chronic illness is on a trajectory towards frailty and dependence. From the nursing assessment findings listed, which is the priority?

• A) Sustained cognitive impairment
• B) Conditions controlled with medications
• C) Family that phones several times a day
• D) A decline in functional ability

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