An Older Adult Has a Medical Condition That Has Required

Multiple Choice

An older adult has a medical condition that has required hospitalization at a facility far from home and family.To best minimize the patient's risk for depression,the nurse:

A) keeps the patient informed of the expected discharge date.
B) offers to help the patient telephone family members each evening.
C) reassures the patient that early discharge is a nursing goal.
D) encourages the patient to place family photographs around the room.