How can a nurse most effectively promote social contact and ...

[rmenurse]

How can a nurse most effectively promote social contact and interaction in the long-term care facility?
 
  a. Make a telephone available for family contact.
  b. Post a list of activities on the bulletin board.
  c. Tell the patient about social rooms in the facility.
  d. Accompany the patient to a craft activity.

Question 2

Which stage of grief usually resolves after approximately 2 weeks to 4 months?
 
  a. Disorientation
  b. Shock and numbness
  c. Reorganization
  d. Searching and yearning

[peilian]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The proactive intervention combines the best of all interventions: one-on-one contact, showing interest, and providing support to the patient.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The stage of grieving known as searching and yearning usually resolves between 2 weeks and 4 months.

[rmenurse]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Dnite]

Excellent