An 85-Year-Old Client Is Admitted to the Emergency Room with a Fractured

question 21

Multiple Choice

An 85-year-old client is admitted to the emergency room with a fractured arm and bruises on the chest and back. The nurse should assess? Select all that apply

• A) Hygiene
• B) Marital status
• C) Their caretaker
• D) History of falls
• E) Financial status

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