Author Question: The nurse clarifies that older adults who have used effective coping skills during their younger ... (Read 22 times)

j.rubin · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse clarifies that older adults who have used effective coping skills during their younger years will:

a. continue to use the same skills without modification.
b. modify old skills and develop new ones.
c. be at a loss when different types of stresses present themselves.
d. be resistant to learning new skills.

Question 2

The timid, newly admitted 84-year-old widow has stayed in her room at the long-term care facility listening to her radio, which is playing loud jazz, and has been lying in bed fully clothed.

To help her reduce her stress related to relocation, the nurse should:
a. insist that she come out and interact with other residents.
b. turn her radio to a more soothing station.
c. bring two other residents into the room to socialize with her.
d. encourage her to verbalize feelings related to relocation.