Asked by Austin Theodore on Jul 09, 2024
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A new nurse is completing an assessment on an 80-year-old patient who is alert and oriented. The patient's daughter is present in the room. Which action by the nurse will require follow-up by the charge nurse?
A) The nurse makes eye contact with the patient.
B) The nurse speaks only to the patient's daughter.
C) The nurse leans forward while talking with the patient.
D) The nurse nods periodically while the patient is speaking.
Charge Nurse
A designated nurse, often in a hospital or unit, who is responsible for managing a specific shift, coordinating patient care, and overseeing the nursing staff.
Patient's Daughter
A female offspring or adopted child of a person receiving medical treatment.
- Implement fitting interview strategies that consider cultural considerations and the patient's current health condition.
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Zybrea KnightJul 09, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Gathering data from family members is acceptable, but when a patient is able to interact, nurses need to include information from the older adult to complete the assessment. Therefore, the charge nurse must correct this misconception. When assessing an older adult, nurses need to listen carefully and allow the patient to speak. Positive nonverbal communication, such as making eye contact, nodding, and leaning forward, shows interest in the patient. Thus, the charge nurse does not need to intervene or follow up.
Learning Objectives
- Implement fitting interview strategies that consider cultural considerations and the patient's current health condition.
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