When planning care for elderly clients in long-term care facilities, the nurse gives highest priority to:

Question

A)

ensuring that they consume at least 1,200 calories a day.
B)

providing regular periods of exercise daily.
C)

maintaining a safe environment.
D)

providing opportunities for social interactions.

Answer 1

C
Explanation:

A)

Although all the options are important, maintenance of a safe environment is always of highest priority.
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B)

Although all the options are important, maintenance of a safe environment is always of highest priority.
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C)

Although all the options are important, maintenance of a safe environment is always of highest priority.
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D)

Although all the options are important, maintenance of a safe environment is always of highest priority.
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