The nurse is caring for an older-adult patient. Which technique will the nurse use to enhance an older-adult patient's self-concept?
a. Discussing current weather
b. Encouraging patients to sing
c. Reviewing old photos with patients
d. Allowing patients extra computer time
ANS: C
Nurses can improve self-concept by reviewing old photographs when working with older-adult patients. This form of life review is helpful to older adults in remembering positive life events and people. Discussing weather does not involve personal reflection. Singing does not improve self-concept. Giving patients extra computer time is not applicable to improving self-concept but may help with learning.
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