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The Nurse Assesses an Older Female Adult in Midmorning And

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The nurse assesses an older female adult in midmorning and, in a normal-toned voice, asks her, "Do you walk to the library to borrow books?" How should this nurse improve an assessment of an older person?


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Direct Approach

A communication structure that begins with the primary concept, like a suggestion, verdict, or appeal, and is then supported by subsequent evidence.

Bad News

Information that is unwelcome, disappointing, or negative, often requiring careful communication to mitigate its impact.

Parenthetical Expression

An additional piece of information inserted into a sentence as a non-essential element, often marked by parentheses.

Indirect Approach

A communication strategy where the main point is not stated directly at the beginning but is hinted at or presented later in the message.

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