They must be patient, listen extremely carefully and balance the needs of their patients with sometimes conflicting demands from family members. When working with their patients, a geriatric nurse will Assess the patient’s mental status and cognitive (thinking) and mental status and cognitive skills. Nurse need to be Understand patient’s acute and chronic health issues and Discuss common health concerns, such as falls, incontinence, changing sleep patterns and sexual issues. I agree the nurse needs to familiar with patient medicines before assessment because through medicines nurse can observe the high risk fall medicines. And educate the patient about medicines and fall prevention. Educate the patient about personal safety and disease prevention.
