The Nurse Cares for an Older Person Who Appears to Be

Multiple Choice

The nurse cares for an older person 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%.