When developing the plan of care for an older adult who is hospitalized for an acute illness, the nurse should

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The plan of care for older adults should be individualized and based on the patient's current functional abilities. A standardized geriatric nursing care plan will not address individual patient needs and strengths. A patient's need for discharge to a long-term care facility is variable. Activity level should be designed to allow the patient to retain functional abilities while hospitalized and also to allow any additional rest needed for recovery from the acute process.

When Developing the Plan of Care for an Older Adult