When Developing the Plan of Care for an Older Adult

question 5

Multiple Choice

When developing the plan of care for an older adult who is hospitalized for an acute illness, the nurse should

• A) use a standardized geriatric nursing care plan.
• B) plan for likely long-term-care transfer to allow additional time for recovery.
• C) consider the preadmission functional abilities when setting patient goals.
• D) minimize activity level during hospitalization.

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Definitions:

Sensory Tracts

Pathways in the nervous system that relay sensory information from the body to the brain.

Dorsal Tracts

Nerve pathways in the spinal cord that transmit sensory information from the body to the brain.

Acute

A condition or phenomenon that is severe but of a short duration, often referring to illness or symptoms.

Household Chores

Tasks and activities performed to maintain and manage a home, including cleaning, cooking, and laundry.