Use of “elderspeak” (using infantile terminology such as “potty” instead of “bathroom”) and terms of endearment such as “sweetie, darling, and honey,” even if they are well-intentioned, may: be perceived as disrespectful by the patient aggravate a sense of loss of control in sick or elderly patients diminish a person’s sense of identity and value be perceived as condescending or belittling geoquad a) 1 and 2 geoquad b) 1, 2, and 3 geoquad c) 1, 3, and 4 geoquad d) All of the above (1-4)
[Verified Answer]: Use of “elderspeak” (using infantile…
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