A patient is having an increasing amount of difficulty caring for herself in her home alone. She states to the nurse, "I need more help. What am I going to do?" It would be important for the nurse to have the
A) Social worker visit to discuss care options
B) Physical therapist help with rehabilitation
C) Home health aide increase visits for bathing
D) Occupational therapist assess for adaptive devices
Ans: A
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