The nurse is communicating with an older client.Which actions demonstrate that the nurse understands the best approaches to communicate with this client?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
A)Asking,"What can I do to make you feel safe?"
B)Observed intently listening to the client describe how being alone makes her feel
C)Offering to take the client "out for a walk"
D)Consistently arranging for the client to have her hair done
E)Managing to get a copy of the client's favorite magazine

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Asking the client how to make them feel safe, actively listening to their feelings, and getting a copy of their favorite magazine all demonstrate an understanding of how to communicate with an older client. Offering to take the client "out for a walk" might not be suitable depending on their mobility and preferences, while consistently arranging for the client to have their hair done might not be a priority or the client may prefer to do it themselves.

The Nurse Is Communicating with an Older Client