A Nurse Plans an Educational Program for Staff of a Home

question 21

Multiple Choice

A nurse plans an educational program for staff of a home health agency specializing in care of the elderly. Which topic is the highest priority to include?

• A) Pain assessment techniques for older adults
• B) Psychosocial stimulation for those who live alone
• C) Preparation of psychiatric advance directives in the elderly
• D) Ways to manage disinhibition in elderly persons with dementia

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