Which of the following assessments are performed on long-term care patients in addition to the traditional head-to-toe physical assessment? Select all that apply
1. Level of cognition
2. Sleep habits
3. Bowel and bladder elimination status and habits
4. Ability to communicate
5. General appearance
ANS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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