An 85-Year-Old Has Difficulty Walking After a Knee Replacement

question 23

Multiple Choice

An 85-year-old has difficulty walking after a knee replacement. The patient tells the nurse, "It's awful to be old. Every day is a struggle. No one cares about old people." Select the nurse's best response.

• A) "Everyone here cares about old people. That's why we work here."
• B) "It sounds like you're having a difficult time. Tell me about it."
• C) "Let's not focus on the negative. Tell me something good."
• D) "You are still able to get around, and your mind is alert."

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