The staff is having a hard time getting an older person to communicate.Which technique should the nurse suggest the staff use?

A) Allow the patient to reminisce.
B) Try changing topics often.
C) Involve only the patient in conversations.
D) Ask the patient for explanations.

Encouraging older persons to share life stories and reminisce about the past has a therapeutic effect and increases their sense of well-being.Sudden shifts from subject to subject should be avoided.It is helpful to include the patient's family and friends and to become familiar with the patient's favourite topics for conversation.Asking for explanations is a nontherapeutic technique.