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mcmcdaniel

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The newly admitted 80-year-old female resident who sits in her room and stares at the TV watching cartoons can be supported to maintain her self-esteem by:
 
  a. encouraging her to participate in self-care activities.
  b. suggesting that she change the channel to an intellectually stimulating program.
  c. giving her privacy until she becomes accustomed to the long-term care facility.
  d. arranging for a meal tray rather than having her eat in the dining room.

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The 75-year-old woman newly admitted to a long-term care facility seems fearful of her surroundings and is frequently tearful, saying, I don't know what to do The nurse can help allay her fear by:
 
  a. helping her identify and verbalize her specific fears.
  b. assuring the resident that she has nothing to be afraid of.
  c. keeping the light on in the room 24 hours a day.
  d. playing quiet music on the resident's radio.


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sabina576

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


mcmcdaniel

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

debra928

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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