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.

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.