Module 13: Discussion: Older Adult A All Sections A home care nurse visits an elderly patient with Parkinson dementia. The patient is confused and unable to communicate his or her needs; as a result, the caregivers also do not understand the patient's needs very well. What activities should the nurse perform to facilitate communication and minimize the adverse consequences of confused thinking? Give reasons for these activities.

Module 13: Discussion: Older Adult A All Sections A home care nurse visits an elderly patient with Parkinson dementia. The patient is confused and unable to communicate his or her needs; as a result, the caregivers also do not understand the patient's needs very well. What activities should the nurse perform to facilitate communication and minimize the adverse consequences of confused thinking? Give reasons for these activities.

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter10: Computers In The Medical Clinic

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