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An Older Adult Lives Alone at Home and Is Being

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An older adult lives alone at home and is being treated for chronic pain.The home health care nurse notes the adult is disheveled and has dirty dishes piled up in the sink which is unusual for the patient.What action by the nurse is best?


A) Notify adult protective services.
B) Arrange for hospitalization.
C) Assess the patient's pain.
D) Assess the patient's cognitive status.

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