The nurse is caring for a patient with pneumonia, who is a retired soldier who served in World War II. With this information in mind, what should the nurse do in regarding this patient?
A) Shake the patient's hand and allow the patient time to "warm up."
B) Expect the patient to be optimistic and question everything.
C) Allow the patient to multitask and talk in short "sound bites."
D) Understand that the patient is probably technologically literate.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Establishing rapport is paramount to gaining the trust of the patient. The nurse should consider the patient's generational cohort, which may influence behavior, and willingness to share personal information during the interview process. Veterans (born before 1945) respect authority; are detail oriented; communicate in a discrete, formal, respectful way; may be slow to warm up; value family and community; and accept physical touch as an effective form of therapeutic communication. Baby Boomers (born 1946 to 1964) are optimistic, relationship oriented, and communicate by using open or direct speech, using body language, and answering questions thoroughly. They expect detailed information, question everything, and value success. Generation X members (born 1965 to 1976) are informal; are technology immigrants; multitask; communicate in a blunt or direct, factual, and informal style; may talk in short sound bites; share information frequently; and value time. Millennials, also called Generation Y (born 1977 to 1994) are flexible; are technologically literate or are technology natives; multitask; communicate by using action verbs and humor; may be brief in the form of texting or e-mail exchanges; like personal attention; and value individuality. Individuals from Generation Z (born 1995 to 2012) are digitally connected, value group work, want immediate feedback, are accepting of others, value honesty and family, and are entrepreneurial.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Pneumonia, Who