Elderly Patients Are More Likely to Have a Difficult Time

question 32

Multiple Choice

Elderly patients are more likely to have a difficult time at discharge because

• A)they have grown accustomed to hospital support and routine
• B)they will more likely need home care
• C)they will eventually need palliative care
• D)families want to be involved in the decision making
• E)not enough time is taken in the in the planning

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