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Starlight

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When teaching the elderly, a nurse should do which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Be very patient.
  2. Use plenty of repetition.
  3. Allow limited time for teaching.
  4. Ignore cues that the patient does not understand.
  5. Have a caregiver or family member present.

Question 2

A patient has just been informed that he or she has terminal lung cancer. A nurse best demonstrates a caring demeanor when doing which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Teaching the patient about how to take his or her medications
  2. Sitting quietly with the patient
  3. Providing a supportive environment
  4. Allowing the patient time to think about his or her diagnosis
  5. Educating the patient about treatments for cancer


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katieost

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1, 2, 5

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2, 3, 4


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
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