Answer to Question 1
A
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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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