An older homeless patient is admitted to the hospital. The patient has no known family, is unresponsive, and his condition is considered guarded. What should be done to ensure appropriate healthcare decisions are made for this patient?
1. The homeless shelter will provide direction.
2. The patient will be represented by the hospital social worker.
3. The hospital will make decisions for the patient's healthcare.
4. The hospital will ask a judge to appoint a guardian for the patient.
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Rationale: If an older person lacks decisional capacity and has no predetermined wishes, family, or healthcare proxy, the care facility may seek a court-appointed guardian who is appointed by a judge to act on behalf of the ward or the patient. The homeless shelter will not be consulted in this situation.
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