Which Nursing Action Is Appropriate When Conducting a Health History

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which nursing action is appropriate when conducting a health history interview for an older adult patient?

• A) Speaking slowly with a lower pitch
• B) Allowing less time than would be required for a younger patient
• C) Asking several questions before allowing the patient to respond
• D) Standing while the patient sits in a chair on the opposite side of the room

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Definitions:

Tropylium Ion

A positively charged ion (cyclic cation) with the formula C7H7+, known for its aromatic stability.

Planar Molecule

A planar molecule is a molecule in which all atoms reside in the same geometric plane, often associated with molecules containing double bonds that lead to a flat molecular geometry.

Nonaromatic

Refers to compounds that do not possess a ring structure with alternating single and double bonds, lacking the characteristic stability of aromatic systems.

Nonaromatic

Refers to organic compounds that do not exhibit the stability associated with aromatic rings, often lacking delocalized pi-electron systems.