A nurse is notified that a new admission is expected to the unit. The nurse is told that the patient is 101 years old and is being admitted from a nearby nursing home. An appropriate assumption is that
1. The patient will be blind.
2. The patient's risk for falls will be high.
3. The patient will be confused.
4. The patient will need complete care.
ANS: 2
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.