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chads108 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A hearing-impaired patient is having problems communicating with staff members. Which behaviors would continue to hinder communication?

a. Overaccentuating words
b. Facing the patient when speaking
c. Speaking in conversational tones
d. Speaking into the affected ear

Question 2

A 77-year-old woman has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The gerontological nurse who is working with the woman has emphasized the need for the woman to make smart lifestyle choices in the management of her chronic condition.

The woman has retorted, Choices I didn't choose to get diabetes and there's not much that I can do about it Which of the following statements best underlies the response that the nurse will provide? A) Many of the factors that contribute to increased quality of life are within the woman's direct control.
B) The woman has the ability to adopt or reject behaviors that have the potential to cure her disease.
C) The woman can identify treatment options in consultation with the physician who is providing her care.
D) Lifestyle choices exist only in older adults with strong support networks and sufficient resources.

cdmart10 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Do not overaccentuate words. Speak in a normal tone; do not shout or raise the pitch of voice.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Lifestyle choices are within the locus of control of most older adults with chronic conditions and they have the potential to increase quality of life, though not cure chronic disease. Lifestyle choices supersede the direction of her physician, and while support and resources may indeed open up more lifestyle options, lifestyle choices are not exclusive to patients with these resources.