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CD: Gerontology Nursing CD-02: Support and Teaching
No. Competency Item NAC DEV COM DTE EXC
  Demonstrate the ability to communicate with client and family:          
CD-02-01
  • ability to assess language barriers
  • CD-02-02
  • assess cognitive ability of client / spouse / family
  • CD-02-03
  • assess family history – abuse, addictions, cultural issues
  • CD-02-04
  • aware of deficits in hearing, sight, and speech
  • CD-02-05
  • aware of physical disabilities
  • CD-02-06
  • aware of psychological, social, and spiritual needs
  • CD-02-07
  • body language
  • CD-02-08
  • empathy
  • CD-02-09
  • listening.
  •   Demonstrate ability to provide support to the client and family:          
    CD-02-10
  • aware of changes in family roles
  • CD-02-11
  • aware of losses – possessions, home, mate, skills
  • CD-02-12
  • aware of Personal Directive
  • CD-02-13
  • loss of independence – decision making, finances
  • CD-02-14
  • social changes
  • CD-02-15
  • provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADL).
  •   Demonstrate ability to provide teaching to client and family:          
    CD-02-16
  • access to support groups
  • CD-02-17
  • within team conferences
  • CD-02-18
  • referral to community agencies
  • CD-02-19
  • stages of loss
  • CD-02-20
  • effect of changes.
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