As an inmate population ages, a consideration must be made for long-term care planning. One intervention for long-term care would be to:
1. Arrange for Medicare coverage for the inmate.
2. Have the inmate plan advance directives.
3. Provide symptom control.
4. Arrange for use of assistive devices as needed.
Answer: 4
Explanation: 4. An activity related to long-term care planning for an aging inmate population would be to assess their ability to carry out their activities of daily living within the confines of the correctional facility. Assistive devices may be needed in order for the inmate to remain independent. Inmates' health care is covered under the state or federal correctional codes, so these inmates do not require Medicare coverage. Planning advance directives and providing symptom control are aspects of end-of-life care.
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