To best minimize patient anxiety and help ensure a successful ...

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To best minimize patient anxiety and help ensure a successful history assessment interview, the geriatric nurse first
 
  a. asks whether the patient has any questions about the interview.
  b. makes sure the interview area is comfort-able and private.
  c. explains the reason for asking the ques-tions.
  d. assures the patient that all answers will be kept confidential.

Question 2

The gerontologic nurse plans community programming for older women, noting what facts about this population subgroup? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. More likely to live alone
  b. Increased chance of living in poverty
  c. Taking care of a spouse
  d. Suffering many chronic diseases
  e. Living with extended families

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Answer to Question 1

C
To ensure a successful interview, the nurse should explain the reason for the interview to the pa-tient followed by a brief overview of the format to be followed. This helps alleviate anxiety and uncertainty, and the patient can then focus on providing the information. The other options are all important actions during the assessment interview, but they will not diminish anxiety as much as an explanation of the purpose.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D
Older women have a greater chance than men of living alone and in poverty. They also have a greater degree of functional impairment and chronic disease.