An older patient has fallen and broken his hip.As a consequence,the patient's family is concerned about his ability to care for himself,especially during his convalescence.What should the nurse do?
A) Stress that older patients usually ask for help when needed.
B) Inform the family that placement in a nursing centre is a permanent solution.
C) Tell the family to enroll the patient in a ceramics class to maintain his quality of life.
D) Provide information and answer questions as family members make choices among care options.
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