A newly admitted 80-year-old patient with hemiplegia is fully alert. Which is the most appropri-ate greeting by the nurse?
a. "Good morning, Mrs. Brown. My name is Ann, and I am your nurse today."
b. "I am your nurse. Today is bath day. You will get yours right after breakfast."
c. "Hello there, sweetie. We need to get to work on getting your breakfast so we can get your shower."
d. "My name is Ann. You are my patient to-day."
A
Older persons who are new to a unit need to be addressed by name. Introductions of caregivers should be made without familiarity.
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