An Older Patient Has Fallen and Broken His Hip

question 16

Multiple Choice

An older patient has fallen and broken his hip.As a consequence,the patient's family is concerned about his ability to care for himself,especially during his convalescence.What should the nurse do?

• A)Stress that older patients usually ask for help when needed.
• B)Inform the family that placement in a nursing centre is a permanent solution.
• C)Tell the family to enroll the patient in a ceramics class to maintain his quality of life.
• D)Provide information and answer questions as family members make choices among care options.

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