The nurse expresses concern about a female nursing home resident in the team meeting.Which resident information determines the team's priority in planning her care?

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The resident's ability for self-care is deteriorating,and needing help with personal hygiene is an indicator of declining health because the level of activity is an indicator of an individual's health and wellness.Thus declining health is the nurse's priority in planning care.Assessing and addressing medical problems,such as heart disease and nutrition,and improving sleep are among the aspects of care to restore health and well-being for which the nurse will plan.Improving sleep patterns is part of the overall plan to restore her health and wellness.A history of coronary artery disease is important information to use to plan care; however,it is part of the plan to improve the woman's overall health.Improving nutrition is part of the overall plan to restore her health and wellness.

The Nurse Expresses Concern About a Female Nursing Home Resident