When Examining an Older Adult, the Nurse Should Use Which

question 38

Multiple Choice

When examining an older adult, the nurse should use which technique?

• A)Avoiding touching the patient too much
• B)Attempting to perform the entire physical examination during one visit
• C)Speaking loudly and slowly because most aging adults have hearing deficits
• D)Arranging the sequence of the examination to allow as few position changes as possible

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