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cartlidgeashley

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An older female nursing home resident begins to forget where activities occur, so the nurse engages her in reminiscence. Which goal of reminiscence is the most relevant to improve the nurse's communication with this elder?
 
  a. Provides cognitive stimulation
  b. Obtain information about fears
  c. Offers a pleasurable experience
  d. Can improve depressive symptoms

Question 2

Which of the following is a good strategy in teaching older adult learners?
 
  a. Use printed materials in soft colors.
  b. Provide extra time for the learner to respond.
  c. Use a pleasant soprano voice in audio materials.
  d. Cover a diverse range of topics in each session.



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Answer to Question 1

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A Correct. The nurse uses reminiscence to provide cognitive stimulation, which functions to slow or prevent further deterioration in the elder's cognitive func-tioning and restore and maintain the optimal level of communication for her en-joyment, safety, and self-esteem.
B Incorrect. This is a reasonable goal for using reminiscence; however, elder fears are not relevant to this resident.
C Incorrect. Reminiscence is a pleasant experience for elders, usually, but this nurse hopes to use it to stimulate cognitive functioning because the resident is forgetting the location of activities.
D Incorrect. Relieving depressive symptoms is not relevant to this elder.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Incorrect. Visual materials should have high contrast, such as black on white, and frequently use techniques other than printed text.
B Correct. An older adult's reaction time may be longer than a younger person's.
C Incorrect. Older adults commonly have more difficulty hearing higher pitches.
D Incorrect. Focusing on a single topic helps the learner concentrate.



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