Which of the Following Best Describes the Manner in Which

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the manner in which a clinician should address the older adult patient?

• A) Use the patient's first name to promote an atmosphere of equality.
• B) Address the patient by his or her last name with the appropriate title.
• C) Approach the patient in a matter-of-fact, business-like manner.
• D) Avoid physical contact with the elderly.

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Definitions:

Sedation

The administration of drugs to reduce a patient's consciousness level, often to facilitate medical procedures or relieve anxiety.

Pain Management

The process of providing medical care that reduces or eliminates pain.

PCA Button

Stands for Patient-Controlled Analgesia, a system that allows patients to self-administer a controlled amount of pain medication through the press of a button.

Placebo

A placebo is an inactive substance or treatment used as a control in experiments, testing the effect of a drug or medical treatment by comparison.