Twice a day, Mr. Rogers sits down in his favorite chair, closes ...

[sarasara]

Twice a day, Mr. Rogers sits down in his favorite chair, closes his eyes, takes two deep breaths, and imagines being on the beach in Hawaii. Mr. Rogers is
 
  a. Suffering from dementia
  b. Decreasing his stress with a quick relaxer
  c. Exercising
  d. Developing a long-term method to reduce stress

Question 2

Ada Coleman, 88 years old, fractured her ankle when she fell in the facility dining room.
 
  She was determined to be a poor surgical risk, so the ankle was splinted, and she was ordered to be on bed rest for 2 weeks before the leg was scheduled to be casted. What is the appropriate rehabilitation intervention for Ms. Coleman?
  a. Use a walker to teach her how to stand on one foot
  b. Have her perform active range-of-motion and weight-lifting exercises in bed
  c. Transfer from wheelchair to toilet for activity
  d. Use a Hoyer lift to transfer her to the tub for bathing

[CharlieArnold]

Answer to Question 1

B
Imagining a pleasant place or situation is a quick technique to relax and counteract distress. Response A is incorrect; Mr. Rogers is not suffering from dementia, but rather is practicing a beneficial stress management tool. This tool is not for long-term stress management, however, which involves identifying and changing the stressor (response D).

Answer to Question 2

B
An older adult who is ordered to be on bed rest has treatment-induced immobility. All nursing interventions should be aimed at preventing the negative effects of immobility. Range of motion and weight lifting in bed can help to maintain joint flexibility and muscle strength. Responses A, C, and D are inappropriate activities for an older adult who has been ordered to bed rest.

[sarasara]

Thank you

[CharlieArnold]

No problemo