A client, age 75, is admitted to the hospital. because of the client's age, the nurse should modify the assessment by:

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Lexie Nelson

4 January, 14:35

A client, age 75, is admitted to the hospital. because of the client's age, the nurse should modify the assessment by:

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Brody Dennis · Answer 1

Allowing extra time for the assessment. When assessing an elderly client, the nurse should allow extra time to compensate for aging-related physiologic changes, address the client respectfully rather than by his first name, and give simple instructions. Speaking in a loud voice is demeaning and assumes that the client has difficulty hearing, which may not be the case.