Question Answered step-by-step Read the scenarios and answer the following questions 1. How does… Read the scenarios and answer the following questions 1. How does the language and/or actions presented in the scenario contribute to myth and stigma associated with dementia or mental health disorders?2. What do you think your immediate reaction to this situation would be?3. How could you use assertive communication to respond to the situation? Scenarios: You are a HCA working in an acute care setting. Mr. Edwards, a 72 year old man diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease, has been admitted to the unit following a hip fracture. One of your colleagues has limited experience working with people who have dementia; you notice he tends to talk “over” Mr. Edwards instead of including him in conversations. He also uses terms such as “senile” and “demented” when referring to Mr. Edwards. You are a HCA program graduate who has recently been hired at a residential care facility. When working with your new colleague, Sharon, you notice that she refers to the number of “feeders” that she will be assisting during lunch. You are a HCA working in an assisted living home. You have been assigned to mentor John, who is a HCA student from a local college. © 2020 Stenberg College Created: Oct 2020 Page 1 of 2Health Care Assistant ProgramOne day while working with John, he refers to Betsy Smith, a client who is living with schizophrenia, as “the schizophrenic.” You are a HCA student working at your first clinical placement. One day, while working with a staff member, you refer to the client you are working with as a past “user.” The staff member looks alarmed and rebukes you quite sharply for using this term. Health Science Science Nursing NRSG 111 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)