In order to establish rapport with an elderly patient, you should:
A) use the patient's first name.
B) offer a handshake and introduce yourself.
C) speak to a family member or caregiver first.
D) speak in a loud voice as you approach the patient.
Question 2
In distinguishing between delirium and dementia, you should recall that delirium:
a. is a chronic, slowly progressive process; dementia is rapid in onset and has a fluctuating course.
b. tends not to affect memory; dementia tends to impair memory.
c. may be reversed if treated early; dementia is an irreversible disorder.
d. causes global cognitive deficits; dementia causes focal cognitive deficits.
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