Answer to Question 1
ANS: A, B, D
Suggestions for encouraging reminiscing include listening without correction or criticism, re-membering that it is the client's recollections that are important; being patient with repetition since sometimes people need to tell the same story often to come to terms with the experience, especially if it was very meaningful to them; being attuned to signs of depression in conversation (dwelling on sad topics) or changes in physical status or behavior, and providing appropriate as-sessment and intervention; and keeping the conversation focused on the person reminiscing, but not hesitating to share some of your own memories that relate to the situation being discussed. Use open-ended questions to encourage reminiscing since they encourage free thought.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: C
Ageism affects health professionals as well as the general public and this attitude is reflected in the lack of nurses who choose to work in the field of geriatrics. The characteristics of a good geriatric nurse are no different than those of any effective nurse. Assuming that age produces barriers to an effective nurse-client relationship is an example of ageism. The growing number of older adults is not an example of ageism.
The nurse conducts the health history as the first step in the nursing assessment
This older woman is exploring new avenues of enjoyment as she avoids stagnation in her later years
A nurse adjusts the rate of a client’s IV.
Providing patient education
Guidelines for telephone are verbal orders
Number of positive, negative, and neutral images recalled by younger, middle-age, and older adults. ...