When transferring a geriatric patient from a hospital to an extended care facility, it is MOST important to:
A) review the patient's transfer paperwork.
B) document at least two full sets of vital signs.
C) call a radio report to the extended care facility.
D) presume that the patient will not wish to speak.
Answer: A) review the patient's transfer paperwork.
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