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Diane

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The nurse is completing an admission interview with an older adult on a busy medical unit. What action is most appropriate for the nurse to take?
 
  a. Complete the admission interview with the client's son.
  b. Shout at the client so he or she can hear.
  c. Provide pen and paper and let the client write his answers.
  d. Allow the client time to respond to the questions regarding health history.

Question 2

Listening to your self-talk and changing negative themes are steps that help develop
 
  1. consistency.
  2. a positive attitude.
  3. an accepting attitude.
  4. a plan for coping with failure.


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Mollythedog

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Information processing speed decreases with age, and it may take longer for the client to retrieve the information and respond.

Answer to Question 2

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A positive attitude is developed through the use of certain skills and attitudes.


Diane

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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