Which of the following statements regarding communications with the elderly is correct?
A. The majority of elderly patients are hearing or visually impaired.
B. Attempt to calm the elderly patient by using his or her first name.
C. Explain the justification for a procedure after it has been completed.
D. Older patients have difficulty understanding when they are stressed.
Answer: D. Older patients have difficulty understanding when they are stressed.
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A) is characterized by abnormal flexion of the arms and extension of the lower extremities. B) is considered less severe than decorticate posturing, because it indicates that the brainstem is intact. C) is an early clinical finding, because it occurs with minimal increases in intracranial pressure. D) is a more severe finding than decorticate posturing, as it indicates damage in or near the brainstem.
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A) Wasps B) Prescription medications C) Over-the-counter medications D) Chlorine