Which is an appropriate outcome for an elderly patient with the nursing diagnosis adult failure to thrive related to placement in extended care agency after right hip fracture?

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Adult failure to thrive is a continual deterioration of mental and cognitive function often seen after traumatic injury such as hip fracture.The appropriate outcome is that the patient will participate in social activities and maintain usual weight.Unilateral neglect is the unawareness of a body part following a stroke.Verbalizing need for extended nursing care will not minimize mental and cognitive decline.DVT prevention is not an outcome for the adult failure to thrive diagnosis.

Which Is an Appropriate Outcome for an Elderly Patient with the Nursing