The nurse is teaching an older adult with a vision impairment. ...

[lidoalex]

The nurse is teaching an older adult with a vision impairment. Which of the following can the nurse do to facilitate learning for this patient?
 
  a. Use repetition. c. Speak loudly and slowly.
  b. Use simple terms. d. Use large print mate-rials.

Question 2

The husband of a patient on a care area is very angry and wants to talk with the nurse about the terrible care his wife is receiving. Which of the following communication techniques should the nurse use when interacting with this individual?
 
  a. Arrange the setting so the husband is in front of the door with the nurse directly behind him.
  b. Start the conversation with a handshake or touch to his shoulder to express care and concern.
  c. The nurse should not turn his/her back on the man.
  d. Stay above his line of vision.

[parker125]

Answer to Question 1

D
For a visually impaired patient, the nurse can provide large printed materials, provide magnifying glasses, or provide audio-taped instructions. The use of repetition would assist the patient with a memory-impairment. The use of simple terms would assist the patient with a hearing impairment. Speaking loudly and slowly would not be beneficial for any type of impairment.

Answer to Question 2

C
When communicating with an angry patient or family member, the nurse should not turn his/her back on the individual. The room setting should be arranged so that the angry individual is not between the nurse and the door. The nurse should also stay within the individual's line of vision. The nurse should also not touch the individual.