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.

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Module 13: Discussion: Older Adult A
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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.
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Transcribed Image Text: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. Reply Unread FL E
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