Author Question: Referring to elderly clients and patients as dear or sweetie can help to create a rapport and a ... (Read 36 times)

TFauchery · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

Referring to elderly clients and patients as dear or sweetie can help to create a rapport and a strong therapeutic relationship.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Lindsay is a nursing student who is preparing to perform morning hygiene for Mrs. Chen, a resident of a long-term care facility who has a significant vision impairment. Before beginning to wash Mrs. Chen, Lindsay should

A) give Mrs. Chen a chance to feel the cloths and towel that will be used.
B) explain who she is and what she is going to do.
C) clearly and loudly ask Mrs. Chen if she would like a wash.
D) assess Mrs. Chen's orientation and cognition.