When unsure about how to address older patients with advanced stage Alzheimer disease, the nurse recognizes that it is best to address the patient by
a. a pet name, because the patients are not likely to respond to their given names.
b. the first name, to foster a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
c. the full name, to show respect for the pa-tients as individuals.
d. a childhood nickname, because long-term memory will likely still be intact.
C
Nurses should address all older patients by their full name, including Mr. Mrs., or Miss, to show respect, unless the patient specifically requests being called something else.
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