Which of the following can the nurse do to help an elderly client scheduled for a surgical procedure?
1. Work at a slower pace.
2. Speed up the pace so the client has time to rest.
3. Talk to family members and leave the client alone.
4. Send them to the surgical holding area in advance.
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When caring for elderly clients, pace is important. Nurses should slow the pace. The nurse should not ignore the client. The nurse should also not send the client to the surgical holding area in advance since this could prove to be uncomfortable for the elderly client.
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