When Developing the Plan of Care for an Older Adult

When developing the plan of care for an older adult who is hospitalized for an acute illness, the nurse should

A) use a standardized geriatric nursing care plan.
B) minimize activity level during hospitalization.
C) plan for transfer to a long-term care facility after the hospitalization.
D) consider the preadmission functional abilities when setting patient goals.

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