Author Question: What are the basic purposes of written patient records? (Select all that apply.) a. Teaching b. ... (Read 66 times)

rlane42 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

What are the basic purposes of written patient records? (Select all that apply.)

a. Teaching
b. Legal record of care
c. Written communication
d. Research and data collection
e. Permanent record for accountability
f.
Temporary record of hospitalization

Question 2

A nurse is communicating with an older adult. How might the nurse enhance communication?

a. Speak in a rapid manner to accommodate the patient's short attention span.
b. Speak in a lower voice tone to accommodate hearing loss.
c. Speak in a simple manner as if speaking to a child.
d. Speak in a loud voice directly at ear level.

iman · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, D, E
There are five basic purposes for written patient records: (1) written communication, (2) permanent record for accountability, (3) legal record of care, (4) teaching, and (5) research and data collection.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 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.