Author Question: Which of the following interventions would help minimize disorientation for a hospitalized older ... (Read 5 times)

cabate · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Which of the following interventions would help minimize disorientation for a hospitalized older person?

a. Having multiple caregivers to give the older person a feeling of security by having many individuals caring for him
b. Keeping the television on all day and night to provide diversion
c. Waking the older person every 2 hours to orient him or her to the surroundings
d. Allowing the older person to bring small, familiar objects to the hospital

Question 2

I feel messages are part of the response format for

a. Active listening
b. Aggressive communication
c. Assertive communication
d. Passive communication

wfdfwc23 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Relocation is a common cause of disorientation for hospitalized older patients. Responses A, B, and C could increase an older individual's confusion. The noise of television can be a distressing negative sensory stimulus, especially when it is on all the time. Having multiple caregivers is more confusing, and waking older individuals at frequent intervals can interrupt sleep patterns and negatively affect rest and sleep patterns.

Answer to Question 2

C
I feel messages are not aggressive (response B) or passive (response D), but rather an assertive response to an aggressive communication. Active listening (response A) is a communication skill that complements assertive behavior.