The most significant and overlooked nursing intervention to promote functional ability for an older adult is to
a. Decrease stressors
b. Promote fluids
c. Ensure safety
d. Maintain and improve mobility
D
An upright position promotes increased bone mass, muscle strength, and psychological well-being. Maintaining and improving mobility is essential. Fluids, safety, and stressors are important, but they do not increase functional ability.
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