When appropriately addressing safety issues,the gerontologic nurse plans the patient's care plan directed by the standard of care that requires
A)promoting both health and wellness by assuring safety.
B)minimizing the patient's risk for physical injury while preserving autonomy.
C)identifying safety from injury as a patient right.
D)emphasizing beneficence as an ethical standard of nursing care.

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The best choice is B because it addresses the importance of balancing safety concerns with the patient's right to make decisions about their own care and maintain their independence as much as possible. It also acknowledges the need to minimize the risk of physical harm. The other options are not as comprehensive or specific to the unique needs of older adults in terms of safety.

When Appropriately Addressing Safety Issues,the Gerontologic Nurse Plans the Patient's