An older adult client has been admitted to a skilled nursing facility following surgery.What interventions should the nurse add to this client's care plan to assist with adjusting to this situation? (

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An anxiolytic may increase the difficulty that the client has in interpreting new surroundings.Encouraging the client to eat alone and setting a daily schedule for the client discourages decision making about activities of daily living.Making sure that the client can see and hear will help in environmental interpretation,familiar possessions will provide a sense of identity,and having some input into the organization of his or her immediate surroundings helps develop a sense of control.

An Older Adult Client Has Been Admitted to a Skilled