A nurse is teaching a group of older-adult patients. Which ...

[casperchen82]

A nurse is teaching a group of older-adult patients. Which teaching strategy is best for the nurse to use?
 
  a. Provide several topics of discussion at once to promote independence and making choices.
  b. Avoid uncomfortable silences after questions by helping patients complete their statements.
  c. Ask patients to recall past experiences that correspond with their interests.
  d. Speak in a high pitch to help patients hear better.

Question 2

Which information from a co-worker on a gerontological unit will cause the nurse to intervene?
 
  a. Most older people have dependent functioning.
  b. Most older people have strengths we should focus on.
  c. Most older people should be involved in care decision.
  d. Most older people should be encouraged to have independence.

[millet]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Teaching strategies include the use of past experiences to connect new learning with previous knowledge, focusing on a single topic to help the patient concentrate, giving the patient enough time in which to respond because older adults' reaction times are longer than those of younger persons, and keeping the tone of voice low; older adults are able to hear low sounds better than high-frequency sounds.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Most older people remain functionally independent despite the increasing prevalence of chronic disease; therefore, this misconception should be addressed. It is critical for you to respect older adults and actively involve them in care decisions and activities. You also need to identify an older adult's strengths and abilities during the assessment and encourage independence as an integral part of your plan of care.

[casperchen82]

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[jackie]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it