What strategies would the nurse utilize to optimize communication with an older adult who is intubated and mechanically ventilated? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Make sure the patient is wearing eyeglasses.
2. Speak slowly.
3. Decide on which gestures mean "yes" and "no."
4. Have questions and possible answers ready so the patient can point to the response.
5. Ask several questions at a time to limit interruptions in rest periods.
1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: This will maximize communication with the older patient.
Rationale 2: This will maximize communication with the older patient.
Rationale 3: This will maximize communication with the older patient.
Rationale 4: This will maximize communication with the older patient.
Rationale 5: This will not maximize communication with the older patient.
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