Question
The nurse is planning care for an older adult. For which reasons will the nurse consider transitional care for this client? Select all that apply.
Frail physical condition
Family caregiver with low literacy level
Impaired cognitive status
Complex therapies
Physical limitations
Multiple chronic conditions
Frail physical condition
Family caregiver with low literacy level
Impaired cognitive status
Complex therapies
Physical limitations
Multiple chronic conditions
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Transitional care is an important aspect of healthcare for older adults, particularly when focusing on ensuring that patients successfully navigate transitions between different care settings (e.g., from hospital to home). The following reasons would indicate the need for transitional care for the older adult in this scenario:
1. **Frail physical condition** - Older adults who are frail may struggle with self-care and require additional support during transitions.
2. **Family caregiver with low literacy level** - If family caregivers have low literacy, they may struggle to understand discharge instructions or manage care at home, indicating a need for transitional support.
3. **Impaired cognitive status** - Cognitive impairment can make it difficult for older adults to follow care plans or understand instructions, which highlights the need for transitional care.
4. **Complex therapies** - Patients with complex therapies require clear communication and support during transitions to ensure they can manage their treatment plans effectively.
5. **Physical limitations** - Physical limitations may impact an older adult's ability to manage their care independently, necessitating transitional care to ease the transition process.
6. **Multiple chronic conditions** - Older adults with multiple chronic conditions often face challenges in managing their health, which would further be a reason to implement transitional care.
Therefore, all of the options listed would be valid reasons to consider transitional care for this client.
**Final selections:**
- Frail physical condition
- Family caregiver with low literacy level
- Impaired cognitive status
- Complex therapies
- Physical limitations
- Multiple chronic conditions
1. **Frail physical condition** - Older adults who are frail may struggle with self-care and require additional support during transitions.
2. **Family caregiver with low literacy level** - If family caregivers have low literacy, they may struggle to understand discharge instructions or manage care at home, indicating a need for transitional support.
3. **Impaired cognitive status** - Cognitive impairment can make it difficult for older adults to follow care plans or understand instructions, which highlights the need for transitional care.
4. **Complex therapies** - Patients with complex therapies require clear communication and support during transitions to ensure they can manage their treatment plans effectively.
5. **Physical limitations** - Physical limitations may impact an older adult's ability to manage their care independently, necessitating transitional care to ease the transition process.
6. **Multiple chronic conditions** - Older adults with multiple chronic conditions often face challenges in managing their health, which would further be a reason to implement transitional care.
Therefore, all of the options listed would be valid reasons to consider transitional care for this client.
**Final selections:**
- Frail physical condition
- Family caregiver with low literacy level
- Impaired cognitive status
- Complex therapies
- Physical limitations
- Multiple chronic conditions