During a Health Interview, an Older Adult Patient Has Difficulty

question 17

Multiple Choice

During a health interview, an older adult patient has difficulty remembering information about the health history. In order to get the information more reliably, the nurse should:

• A) repeat the questions at the end of the visit to cross check for accuracy of data.
• B) reassure the patient that forgetfulness is a normal part of the aging process.
• C) gather information from a family member accompanying the patient.
• D) omit the interview and proceed to a physical examination.

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Definitions:

Measurement Error

The degree to which a measurement deviates from the true score value.

Measure

A method or tool used for quantifying, assessing, or determining the level, quantity, or capacity of a variable or phenomenon.

Pearson Product-moment

A statistical coefficient expressing the correlation between two variables, measuring the strength and direction of their linear relationship.

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that indicates the extent to which two or more variables fluctuate together.