To Establish a Mutually Respectful Relationship with an Older Adult

question 10

Multiple Choice

To establish a mutually respectful relationship with an older adult patient being admitted to a skilled nursing unit,the nurse first introduces himself and then asks:

• A)how the patient would like to be addressed.
• B)if the patient has any specific requests to make of the staff.
• C)the patient to share a little about his or her personal likes and dislikes.
• D)the patient to read the orientation materials that the facility provides.

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Definitions:

Golden Rule

A principle that encourages treating others as one would want to be treated, emphasizing empathy and ethical conduct in interpersonal interactions.

Ethical Customer Service

A business practice that involves providing services to customers in a manner that is fair, transparent, and respectful to both consumer rights and wellbeing.

Non-Controversial

Pertaining to topics, subjects, or issues that generally do not provoke disagreement, debate, or opposition.

Self-Esteem Trap

A situation in which one's sense of self-worth is caught in a pattern of unrealistic or negative self-assessment.