The patient is an elderly male who had hip surgery 3 days ago.He states that his hip hurts,but he does not like how the medicine makes him feel.He believes that he can tolerate the pain better than he can tolerate the medication.What would be the best response from the nurse?
A)Explain the need for the pain medication using a slower rate of speech.
B)Explain the need for the pain medication using a simpler vocabulary.
C)Explain the need for the pain medication,but ask the patient if he would like the doctor called and the medication changed.
D)Explain in a loud manner the need for the pain medication.

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Suggesting,which is presenting alternative ideas for patient consideration relative to problem solving,can be effective in helping the patient maintain control by increasing the patient's perceived options or choices.Nurses often use elder-speak,which includes a slower rate of speech,greater repetition,and simpler grammar than normal adult speech,when caring for older adults.However,many older patients perceive this type of communication as patronizing.

The Patient Is an Elderly Male Who Had Hip Surgery