The Nurse Caring for an Older Adult Client Admitted to the Hospital

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse caring for an older adult client admitted to the hospital documents that the client is at risk for developing delirium when it is determined that he (select all that apply) :

• A)is receiving medications to manage several chronic illnesses.
• B)has a history of urinary tract infections.
• C)is in cancer remission.
• D)has recently been eating poorly.
• E)experienced a mild heart attack 2 years ago.

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