The nurse is caring for a patient with pneumonia. The patient is a retired soldier who served in World War II. In light of this, the nurse should:

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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 1946-1964) 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 1965-1976) 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 (born 1977-1997) 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.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Pneumonia