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bobbie

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When communicating with an older adult, the nurse can enhance communication by speaking in a:
 
  a. rapid manner to accommodate the patient's short attention span.
  b. lower voice tone to accommodate hearing loss.
  c. simple manner as if speaking to a child.
  d. loud voice directly at ear level.

Question 2

The school nurse reminds the faculty of a high school that it is imperative to report to a mental health professional any:
 
  a. signs of depression.
  b. threats of suicide.
  c. signs of withdrawal.
  d. behavioral problems.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Older adults lose their ability to hear higher-frequency sound. Speaking in a lower tone enhances communication. Speaking overly loud and as if to a child may be irritating and demeaning. Rapid speech may be difficult for older adults to understand.

Answer to Question 2

B
Any threat of suicide must be taken very seriously and reported to a mental health professional.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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