A nurse is approached by a resident in a long-term care facility who walks with a cane, has notable facial droop, and takes a long time to express what he wants to say. The best response by the nurse is to
1. Face the individual and directly ask, "What can I do for you?"
2. Loudly ask, "What do you need?"
3. Use hand motions to determine whether the patient is hungry, thirsty, or in pain.
4. Make eye contact, and say, "I'll have the aide come to the room in a minute."
ANS: 1
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