When examining an older adult, the nurse should use which technique?

A) Avoid touching the patient too much.
B) Attempt to perform the entire physical examination during one visit.
C) Speak loudly and slowly because most aging adults have hearing deficits.
D) Arrange the sequence of the examination to allow as few position changes as possible.

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Reese Donnelly · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  When examining the older adult, arranging the sequence of the examination to allow as few position changes as possible is best. Physical touch is especially important with the older person because other senses may be diminished. When examining an older adult, the nurse should touch the patient as other senses may be diminished in the older adult. It is better to break the complete examination into a few visits than to rush through the examination. Although many older adults may have some hearing deficits, the nurse should not assume any hearing deficits.

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