Older adults (OA) are at risk for potential hazards of hospitalization
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Updated on: 05/15/2024 05:48 AM Due on: 05/15/2024

Older Adult
Older adults (OA) are at risk for potential hazards of hospitalization; these include immobility, delirium, medication side effects, malnutrition, pressure ulcers, procedures, peri- and postoperative periods, hospital-acquired infections, and more. Discuss in detail three potential hazards for this population while in the hospital and identify potential prevention strategies for each hazard.

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Solution: Older adults (OA) are at risk for potential hazards of hospitalization