A new patient is not satisfied with the conditions of the nursing home, takes a highly active role in her health care, and, because of her ability to access information, has as much knowledge as her health care providers on some health issues
This new patient is most likely: A) A young-old female baby boomer who just turned age 65
B) An old woman 75 to 85 years of age
C) An old-old woman over age 85
D) An elite old woman older than 100 years
A
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The patient has the predicted characteristics of a baby boomer entering the senior years.
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1. Presenting a paper about EBP 2. Repositioning a client at risk for skin breakdown every 2 hours 3. Explaining EBP to fellow students 4. Trying to find other problems to implement EBP
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