A nurse is preparing to perform an assessment on an older adult client

A nurse is preparing to perform an assessment on an older adult client newly admitted to a nurs-ing center. Which of the following statements made by the nurse best reflects the unique needs of this client regarding the assessment process?

1. “I will be back after you are settled in and we can devote enough time to this as-sessment process.”
2. “We will need to move you to the examination room so that you will be comfort-able during the assessment.”
3. “I have to perform an assessment as part of the admission process, is this a good time for you to help me with it?”
4. “Since this move has been both physical and emotionally stressful, I will make this assessment as concise and brief as possible.”

ANSWER

ANS: 1
Obtaining a comprehensive assessment of an older adult takes more time than the assessment of a younger adult because of the longer life and medical history and the potential complexity of that history. Plan to spend extra time with the assessment.