The nursing student can help geriatric patients' self-concept by using which technique?
a. Discussing current weather
b. Reviewing old photos with patients
c. Encouraging patients to sing
d. Allowing patients extra computer time
ANS: B
Nurses can improve self-image by reviewing old photographs when working with elderly 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 improves global cognition, not self-concept. Giving patients extra computer time is not applicable to improving self-concept.
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