Which of these nursing actions is most likely to be effective in reconciling the costs of care with the need for quality care?
A) Ensuring that older adults who are hospitalized are discharged as early as possible.
B) Maximizing the role of unlicensed caregivers within their scope of practice.
C) Standardizing nursing care plans for hospital and care facility clients.
D) Enlisting the help of family, friends, and neighbors in the care of older adults.
D
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The use of lay caregivers has been identified as a sound strategy in the provision of quality care in the context of financial challenges. Early discharge, standardizing care, and maximizing the use of unlicensed care providers are likely to lower costs but may or may not be congruent with good care.
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