The nurse is entering the room of a new 85-year-old female patient to complete the admission process. How should the nurse initiate the conversation?
a. "Good morning, Mary. We need to get some questions answered."
b. "Welcome to 4B, Mrs. Miller. I'd like to get some additional information, if I may."
c. "Hello, sweetie. I'll bet you thought all the admission stuff was finished, didn't you?"
d. "I need to finish the admission. What is your name?"
ANS: B
Using a formal address is a respectful way to start a conversation with a new patient. If the patient prefers to be called something else, he or she can inform the nurse of that desire.
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