When the nurse asks an older adult,"Can you describe the events that led you to move to this assisted living center?" the patient looks perplexed and does not respond.Which response would the nurse make initially in order to be most therapeutic?

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When interviewing an older adult,questions should be short and to the point,especially if the patient has difficulty with abstract thinking and conceptualization.The nurse should initially rephrase a question if the patient does not answer appropriately or hesitates when answering.

When the Nurse Asks an Older Adult,"Can You Describe the Events