A 73-year-old patient who suffered a stroke is being transferred from the acute care hospital to a nursing home for ongoing care because she is unable to care for herself at home.Which type of loss is this patient most likely experiencing?

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This patient is most likely experiencing an environmental loss because she is unable to return to her familiar home setting.Instead,she is being transferred to the new environment of a nursing home.Internal,perceived,and psychological losses are internal and can only be identified by the person experiencing them.

A 73-Year-Old Patient Who Suffered a Stroke Is Being Transferred