Which technique by the nurse will facilitate communication with an older adult?
a. Have the TV play lightly in the background.
b. Ask several questions in a row.
c. Allow reminiscing.
d. Use long sentences.
C
Allow older adults the opportunity to reminisce. Reminiscing has therapeutic properties that increase the sense of well-being. During conversation maintain a quiet environment that is free from background noise (turn off the TV). Allow time for conversation; do not ask several questions in a row. Avoid long sentences to explain the subject. Try to keep it short, simple, and to the point.
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