A Nurse Provides a Brief but Concise Orientation to the Use

question 25

Multiple Choice

A nurse provides a brief but concise orientation to the use of the room's telephone and television to a newly admitted older client experiencing abdominal pain.The client's daughter later reports that her father attempted to call her but was never shown how to use the telephone.The most likely cause for the client's apparent lack of knowledge retention is:

• A) Admission to the hospital has caused mild confusion that is not atypical in older clients
• B) The pain was distracting him from focusing on the information when it was provided
• C) He is experiencing forgetfulness regarding newly introduced nonessential information
• D) The nurse did not take adequate time to explain the use of either the telephone or the television

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