Author Question: A nurse is caring for a 76-year-old patient with a hearing deficit caused by presbycusis. Which of ... (Read 44 times)

Lisaclaire · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nurse is caring for a 76-year-old patient with a hearing deficit caused by presbycusis. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to do when communicating with the patient?

A) Use a higher volume of speech.
B) Address the client's family members.
C) Ask if the client can use sign language.
D) Use lower pitched tones.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to discharge a client who has been hospitalized with anorexia nervosa. Education for this client should include instruction about:

A) Knowing the calorie content of numerous foods.
B) Learning strategies to control impulses.
C) Describing physiological consequences of anorexia nervosa.
D) Setting realistic goals.