A nurse is planning a fall prevention education refresher session for the residents of a long-term care facility. The individuals are all cognitively intact and range in age from 80 to 100.
The previous education on fall prevention was presented 2 months ago. What special considera-tions should the nurse take in relation to teaching this group of older adults? (Select all that ap-ply.)
a. Make sure that all pamphlets are in large readable font (14-16 points) and include upper and lower case lettering
b. Start education on falls from the begin-ning. It is unlikely that anyone remembers previous material
c. Present all the information at once in one long session
d. Ensure that there is adequate lighting in the room and that the temperature is com-fortable
e. Provide ongoing positive feedback during the session
Question 2
An older female resident of an assisted living facility says the following to a nurse: I am very frightened about getting dementia. I have read a lot about brain exercises, but I am not sure what I should be doing.
The nurse formulates a response based on knowledge of which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Individuals should engage in some type of brain fitness activity a couple of times a week for at least 25 minutes
b. Brain fitness activities are only effective if an individual has not experienced any memory problems at all
c. Brain fitness activities may include com-puter-based games, memory training, board games, reading, and engaging in conversation
d. Physical activity is important for wellness but is unrelated to brain fitness
e. Individuals should choose brain exercise activities that are unfamiliar, challenging, and fun
Responsibilities of the nurse manager
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The nurse conveys attentive listening through a posture of involvement