A nursing manager notes that many older patients are admitted to the nursing unit for acute problems.What action can the manager take to most benefit this population?
A)Provide mandatory education on the needs of the older patient.
B)Provide restorative therapy programs designed for this group.
C)Ensure staffing numbers are adequate for dependent patients.
D)Encourage all nurses to obtain gerontologic certification.

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Many older adults need acute care for sudden illness and injury but live in a state of functional decline,which could possibly be prevented by establishing a restorative therapy program.The other actions will help the older patients cared for in the unit,but only to limited degrees.

A Nursing Manager Notes That Many Older Patients Are Admitted