Which of the following statements about the nursing care of older ...

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Which of the following statements about the nursing care of older persons with anxiety is most accurate?
 
  A) Older adults should be encouraged to have daily coffee chats with their peers.
  B) The nurse should encourage the older persons to avoid thinking about or discussing the source of their anxiety.
  C) Medication is the most appropriate treatment for anxiety in older adults.
  D) Nurses should plan interventions specific to the underlying cause.

Question 2

A patient has a long history of severe and persistent pain and has trialed a number of different analgesia regimens, all with limited success. The patient is increasingly distraught and depressed as a result of continued pain.
 
  Which of the following interventions would be most likely to benefit this patient?
  A) Guided imagery and relaxation techniques
  B) Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
  C) Use of a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump
  D) Neurosurgery to interrupt the patient's pain pathways

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Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Nurses should plan interventions specific to the underlying cause. Caffeine may increase anxiety. The nurse should allow adequate time for conversations. It may be helpful for the elderly clients to discuss the source of their anxiety, and it is likely not possible for the anxious persons to avoid thinking about the source of their anxiety. Medication may not be appropriate to treat anxiety in many cases and may cause additional problems.

Answer to Question 2

D