Author Question: The nurse is teaching an elderly man who has hearing challenges. What is the best way to help this ... (Read 39 times)

wrbasek0 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is teaching an elderly man who has hearing challenges. What is the best way to help this patient meet those challenges?

a. Speak loudly into the patient's ear.
b. Give the information to the patient's family.
c. Stand to the patient's side and speak normally.
d. Give the patient written information.

Question 2

As an LVN/LPN, the nurse's role in the nursing process is to gather information and work with the patient. In carrying out this role, which task can be delegated to the LPN/LVN nurse?

a. Interviewing the patient on admission
b. Planning and evaluating the patient's care
c. Checking vital signs and medication response
d. Carrying out all steps of the nursing process

joneynes · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
A growing number of patients are elderly and may present certain challenges to the nurse in ensuring that they can hear, understand, and accept suggestions. Although speaking clearly to patients is important, much of the teaching patients need will be given in writing. How and what is written are very important if we wish to send the right message.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
It is usually the LPN/LVN who takes vital signs, checks a patient's response to medications and treatments, and monitors symptoms the patient is having.