Author Question: Asking an older adult to keep a stress log or journal a. Can be too stressful for most older ... (Read 56 times)

storky111 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Asking an older adult to keep a stress log or journal

a. Can be too stressful for most older adults
b. Is difficult because of the long-term nature of most stress for older adults
c. Helps older adults recognize the stressful events in their lives and their responses to stress
d. Is usually an effective stress management technique

Question 2

If physical restraints are used after all other behavioral interventions have been tried, the restraints

a. Should be left in place until the patient shows a change in behavior
b. Should be removed every 2 hours for a brief time
c. Should be removed for a short period once during each shift
d. None of the above

wtf444 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
A log or journal is one way to assist older adults in identifying stress in their lives. Responses A and B are incorrect and ageist in nature. Older adults have the potential to identify and adjust effectively to stressors in their lives. Stress logs assist with increasing an older adult's awareness of stress, but they are only a stress recognition activity, not a stress management technique (response D).

Answer to Question 2

B
When restraints are used, they should be the least restrictive, the patient should be monitored closely, and the restraints should be removed for a brief period every 2 hours.