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sam.t96 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The population health nurse is teaching a group of elderly clients. What action should the nurse take to circumvent hearing loss?

1. Using a higher-pitched voice.
2. Employing verbal teaching techniques.
3. Facing the listener while speaking.
4. Using background music.

Question 2

The population health nurse is identifying health restoration activities for a group of older community members. Which areas should the nurse identify as being appropriate for this population? (Select all that apply.)

1. Minimizing the use of medications.
2. Palliative care.
3. End-of-life care.
4. Attaining maximum function.
5. Providing rehabilitation.

lindahyatt42 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3
Explanation: 3. Strategies to circumvent hearing loss include using a lower-pitched voice; facing the listener while speaking; employing nonverbal teaching techniques; using clear, concise terminology; and having the client use a hearing aid if needed. Background noise should be limited.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5
Explanation: 2. Health restoration activities for older clients include restoring health and functional status as much as possible and providing palliative and end-of-life care. Rehabilitation is a part of health restoration activities. Minimizing the use of medications is not a health restoration activity for the older population.
3. Health restoration activities for older clients include restoring health and functional status as much as possible and providing palliative and end-of-life care. Rehabilitation is a part of health restoration activities. Minimizing the use of medications is not a health restoration activity for the older population.
4. Health restoration activities for older clients include restoring health and functional status as much as possible and providing palliative and end-of-life care. Rehabilitation is a part of health restoration activities. Minimizing the use of medications is not a health restoration activity for the older population.
5. Health restoration activities for older clients include restoring health and functional status as much as possible and providing palliative and end-of-life care. Rehabilitation is a part of health restoration activities. Minimizing the use of medications is not a health restoration activity for the older population.