Which Statement Made by the Elderly Patient Would Lead the Nurse

Multiple Choice

Which statement made by the elderly patient would lead the nurse to assess the patient for geriatric syndrome? Select all that apply.

A) "I wear a hearing aid."
B) "I do not have any open sores on my skin."
C) "I take a half hour nap every afternoon."
D) "I have a cup of coffee for breakfast and usually a bowl of soup or cereal for lunch and dinner."
E) "I fell in my bedroom last week."