A Hospitalised Older Adult Client Is Recovering from an Acute

A hospitalised older adult client is recovering from an acute illness. As the client nears the end of his hospitalisation, he questions the nurse about medications and care after discharge. The nurse should:

A) invite the client's family to come to the hospital so the nurse can explain the client's care to them.
B) assess the client's independence and ability to function in his own home before discharge.
C) tell the client not to worry about going home.
D) tell the doctor the client needs to go to a nursing home.