George Jackson is an 89-year-old resident being readmitted from the hospital after a…

George Jackson is an 89-year-old resident being readmitted from the hospital after a fall resulting in a pelvic fracture. On discharge from the hospital, the physician ordered non-weight-bearing status for 6 weeks and expectation to start therapy after the 6-week period, meeting the criteria for the medical appropriateness exception. In the meantime, Mr. Jackson’s nurse will be developing his care plan daily after assessing his care needs: skin care, oral medications, a diabetic diet, an exercise program to preserve muscle tone and body condition, and daily observation and assessment to detect signs of deterioration in his condition or complications resulting from his restricted mobility.