An Older Person Living in Long-Term Care Begins to Forget

question 14

Multiple Choice

An older person living in long-term care begins to forget where activities occur, so the nurse engages her in reminiscence.Which goal of reminiscence is the most relevant to improve the nurse's communication with this older person?

• A)Reminiscence provides cognitive stimulation.
• B)Reminiscence helps to obtain information about fears.
• C)Reminiscence offers a pleasurable experience.
• D)Reminiscence can improve depressive symptoms.

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