Which of the following statements made by a nurse reflects a need for further instruction regarding communicating with the older adult client?
A) "Children and the elderly have the same communication barriers."
B) "If I tell him why he needs to know something,he'll usually listen."
C) "Hearing deficits can certainly make communication a challenge."
D) "I always try to have family around when I talk with an elderly client."

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Even though some older adults have communication barriers,you need to communicate with them on an adult level and avoid patronizing or speaking in a condescending manner.Older adults do not necessarily have the same barriers as children.The remaining options reflect interventions and/or statements that are not inappropriate and so do not require further instructions.

Which of the Following Statements Made by a Nurse Reflects