A blind, older adult patient is admitted to the acute care facility for dehydration and weakness. The nurse can make the admission process less stressful by:
A) sending all personal belongings home with family members.
B) performing the initial assessment in a nonhurried manner.
C) providing a printed orientation handout regarding acute care facility policy.
D) performing a quick assessment before orienting the patient to the unit.
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