When providing care for elderly people who are in nursing homes, nurses understand that a major consideration for the elderly patient is:
A) Promoting personal hygiene and self-esteem
B) Making important decisions for the elderly patient
C) Insisting on doing all tasks for the elderly patient
D) Allowing the elderly patient to do what he or she wishes
A
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