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    PN Comprehensive Predictor PN 2020 Proctored Exam
    A nurse is caring for a newly admited older adult client. Nurses' Notes Day 1, 12:00: Transferred to medical-surgical unit from emergency department (ED) for continued care following a closed reduction and immobilization of a fracture of the right arm. Accompanied by adult child. Client in visibly soiled night clothes with multiple stains, including what appears to be dried blood. Hair, teeth, and fingernails unclean. Strong body odor noted. Bruising of various stages noted around upper arms, back, shoulders, and neck area. Client is soft-spoken, speaks almost in a whisper, does not make eye contact with nurse. Client looks at their child before answering the nurse's questions and, when asked how the injury occurred, mumbles "I don't know. Ask them." Client's child states, "He gets confused sometimes. I can answer your questions." Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend to include in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply.

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