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A Physically Frail Elderly Patient with Mild Cognitive Impairments Needs

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A physically frail elderly patient with mild cognitive impairments needs services of a facility that can provide supervision and safety as well as recreation and social interaction. The family cares for this patient during the evening and night. Which type of facility should the nurse suggest to meet this patient's needs?


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Scapula

A flat, triangular bone located in the upper back, part of the shoulder girdle that provides attachment for several muscles.

Anterior Crest

The forward edge or prominent front border of a bone, often referring to the shinbone.

Tibia

A large bone in the lower leg, known as the shinbone, that bears most of the body's weight.

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