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A family member does not understand medical words. How should the nurse aide explain that the resident will ambulate after lunch?
- A.Use more Latin terms so the explanation sounds exact
- B.Say the resident will walk down the hallway after lunch
- C.Say nothing and let the family figure it out later
- D.Write only the medical term on a note for the family
Correct answer
B. Say the resident will walk down the hallway after lunch
Why
Plain, everyday words help residents and families understand care without confusion from medical jargon. Adding more technical terms or giving only a written term does not improve understanding.
Content outline: Role of the Nurse Aide - Communication: Avoiding Medical Jargon · From the Role of the Nurse Aide practice bank (RA-081).