A Nurse Working in a Long-Term Care Facility Is Admitting

question 31

Multiple Choice

A nurse working in a long-term care facility is admitting an 85-year-old resident of Hispanic descent diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.What should this nurse take into consideration when caring for the resident? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Cultural background has an important role in determining the resident's status
• B)The resident will be culturally sensitive to caregivers
• C)Home remedies may have value even if harmful
• D)The resident will have a strong sense of trust for health care workers
• E)Communication should involve gesturing whenever possible

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