The physician at an in-patient rehabilitation facility sends a patient to a long-term care facility. The patient is an older adult with dementia and poor recovery from a hip replacement because of a fall. Which transition issue does the nurse see as the greatest risk for this patient?
A) Confusion because of a new, unfamiliar setting
B) Expense increases due to a higher level of care
C) Increased possibility for medication errors
D) Decreased interactions with staff members
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