What Action by the Nurse Best Shows an Understanding of the Effects

question 14

Multiple Choice

What action by the nurse best shows an understanding of the effects of acute hospitalization on the functional abilities of the older patient?

• A)Setting goals that support a short hospitalization
• B)Attempting to adapt nursing care to individual needs
• C)Administering a systematic functional assessment
• D)Assessing for a decline from original baseline function

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