Older Adults 1. Principles for promoting older adult learning Make sure they are ready to learn; are they well enough to learn; sit in front of pt so they can watch your lips move & facial expression; speak slowly & in normal tone; say one idea at a time straight & to the point; give them enough time to answer; minimal distractions w/ proper lighting & comfortable settings; if tired or distracted stop teaching; invite another family to talk; audio, visual & tactile cues to help w/ learning & m...

Managing Patient Care 1. Nursing care delivery models; clinical application, Case Management; discharge planning, referrals delivery models: team nursing – work and help each other; starts w/ same level then going higher in level if help is still needed; RN leads team of other RN’s, LPN & UAP; team lead creates care plan, coordination of team & provides care for required difficult skills (team for quality care of one pt) total patient care – RN responsible for full care of one or more pt ...