What is the most frequent reason that an elderly person is hospitalized?
A. Auto accidents
B. Back pain
C. Falls
D. Heart attack
Question 2
Which assessment would the nurse particularly want to make when first visiting a 70-year-old client who lived at home alone and was being seen for a follow-up visit after an outpatient surgical procedure? Select all that apply.
A. Ability to get out and walk for about 30 minutes a day
B. Any problem with constipation or need for laxatives
C. Appetite and appeal of food both visually and in taste
D. Current use of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications
E. Orientation to time, place, and person
F. Who was going to be responsible for the client and the client's care
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