The nurse is planning to use the Hospital Admission Risk Profile (HARP) to assess an older patient's risk for developing problems while hospitalized for an acute illness
Which areas are used to assess risk?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Age
2. Manual dexterity
3. Cognitive function
4. Ability to self-feed
5. Independence with ADLs
1,3,5
Rationale: The HARP uses age to help determine an older patient's risk for problems while hospitalized.
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