What can hospital planners and nurses do to provide an environment for elderly patients that takes these patients' changing senses into account?
A) Brew coffee and bake cookies in patient areas.
B) Use similar colors and textures in adjoining areas.
C) Keep sounds to a minimum.
D) Avoid irritating patients by touching them.
A
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Elderly patients will benefit from the olfactory stimulation of appealing foods being prepared. They will also benefit from the stimulation of contrasts in colors and textures and from occasional loud or unusual sounds. In addition, they need the tactile stimulation provided by touch.
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