An Older Patient Who Is Being Admitted to the Hospital

question 7

Multiple Choice

An older patient who is being admitted to the hospital repeatedly asks the nurse to "speak up so that I can hear you." Which action should the nurse take?

• A)Increase the speaking volume.
• B)Overenunciate while speaking.
• C)Speak normally but more slowly.
• D)Use more facial expressions when talking.

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Definitions:

Common Threats

General or widespread dangers that affect individuals, organizations, or communities across different contexts.

Outside-Looking-In View

A perspective where individuals analyze or assess a situation as an outsider rather than being directly involved.

Ostracism

The exclusion from a society or group, often used as a form of social punishment.

Conformity

A social influence involving a change in belief or behavior in order to fit in with a group.