Asked by Missy Rivera on Jun 15, 2024
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When a nurse assesses an older adult patient, the patient's answers seem vague or unrelated to the questions. The patient also leans forward and frowns, listening intently to the nurse. An appropriate question for the nurse to ask would be:
A) "Are you having difficulty hearing when I speak?"
B) "How can I make this assessment interview easier for you?"
C) "I notice you are frowning. Are you feeling annoyed with me?"
D) "You're having trouble focusing on what I'm saying. What is distracting you?"
Hearing Difficulty
Challenges or impairments in one's ability to perceive sounds, ranging from slight hearing loss to total deafness.
Mental Status Examination
A structured assessment of a patient's cognitive, emotional, and psychological functioning.
Assessment Interview
An evaluative conversation aimed at understanding an individual’s condition, needs, or performance.
- Implement comprehensive assessments on patients with psychiatric diagnoses, focusing also on those with diminished communication capabilities.
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george hewettJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The patient's behaviors may indicate difficulty hearing. Identifying any physical need the patient may have at the onset of the interview and making accommodations are important considerations. By asking if the patient is annoyed, the nurse is jumping to conclusions. Asking how to make the interview easier for the patient may not elicit a concrete answer. Asking about distractions is a way of asking about auditory hallucinations, which is not appropriate because the nurse has observed that the patient seems to be listening intently.
Learning Objectives
- Implement comprehensive assessments on patients with psychiatric diagnoses, focusing also on those with diminished communication capabilities.
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