A nurse interviews for a job in a hospital that advertises that it is "elderly friendly." The nurse would expect to see which of the following in place? (Select all that apply.)

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The guiding principles of an elder friendly facility include treating each patient as a unique individual and accommodating the patient and family's special needs. Other principles include ensuring that the nurses are clinically competent in gerontological nursing. Tailoring the environment to support the implementation of these principles is part of this initiative. Option B is not correct as it does not relate to the concept of an elder friendly hospital. Option E is not correct since this might not be a supportive intervention for all patients.

A Nurse Interviews for a Job in a Hospital That