The Nurse Is Admitting an Older Client to the Unit

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is admitting an older client to the unit. Which of the following should the nurse include in the admission process to provide culturally competent care?

• A) Assess the client's level of pain
• B) Identify the client's life trajectories
• C) Allow the client to see the prescribed plan of care
• D) Encourage family involvement in as much of the client's care as possible

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Definitions:

Size

A dimension that determines how large or small something is.

Brightness

The perception of how luminous an object appears, influenced by the object’s illumination and its surroundings.

Linear Perspective

is a technique in drawing and painting that creates the illusion of depth on a flat surface, using converging lines to denote distance.

Occlusion

In healthcare, it refers to the blockage or closing of a blood vessel or organ. In dentistry, it relates to the alignment of the teeth when the jaws are closed.