Author Question: A nurse is trying to decrease the risk for depression among older adults. Which of the following ... (Read 89 times)

frankwu · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A nurse is trying to decrease the risk for depression among older adults. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?

a. Encourage moving to a nursing home where others of the same age reside.
b. Monitor for signs and symptoms of depression.
c. Organize an exercise and health promotion program at the local senior citizen center.
d. Teach older clients to focus on their strengths rather than their weaknesses.

Question 2

A nurse is concerned about stress related to the heavy caregiving burden assumed by adult children of older clients. Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates the use of secondary prevention to limit caregiver stress?

a. Asking caregivers how they are doing and suggesting coping strategies
b. Encouraging caregivers to periodically leave the house for a couple of hours
c. Establishing support groups for caregivers of older parents
d. Referring some activities to neighbors and friends