Which Intervention Should the Nurse Implement to Provide Optimal Care

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which intervention should the nurse implement to provide optimal care for an older patient who is hospitalized with pneumonia?

• A)Plan for transfer to a long-term care facility.
• B)Minimize activity level during hospitalization.
• C)Consider the preadmission functional abilities.
• D)Use an approved standardized geriatric nursing care plan.

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Definitions:

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