The Nurse Cares for an Older Adult Who Appears to Be

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse cares for an older adult who appears to be malnourished and short of breath and has an infection in a large wound on his coccyx. Which intervention is the nurse's priority?

• A) Monitor temperature and leukocytes.
• B) Provide assistance with meal planning.
• C) Provide high-quality protein in the diet.
• D) Maintain oxygen saturation above 95%.

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