When Admitted to the Acute Care Environment, in Order to Best

question 14

Multiple Choice

When admitted to the acute care environment, in order to best meet the older adult client's major psychosocial concern, the admitting nurse will:

• A)assure the client that his or her belongings will be securely stored.
• B)address the client as "Mr.," "Mrs.," or "Ms."
• C)provide the client with instructions on how to use the room's telephone.
• D)present the client with written material regarding orientation to the unit.

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Definitions:

Chondrocostal

Pertaining to the cartilage connected to the ribs, often used in the context of the chest structure and related conditions.

Chondral

Pertaining to or involving cartilage, often used in the context of joint diseases and conditions.

Costal

Pertaining to the ribs or the region near the ribs.

Mandibular

Relating to the mandible, or lower jawbone.