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olgavictoria

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What can the long-term care nurse do to best relieve anxiety in a female resident?
 
  a. Stimulate her with group activity.
  b. Sedate her to allow her to sleep.
  c. Provide her with coffee for relaxation.
  d. Offer her a diversion of a quiet activity.

Question 2

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 What action by the nurse would most help decrease her fear?
 
  a. Help the resident identify and verbalize her specific fears.
  b. Assure the resident that she has nothing to be afraid of.
  c. Keep the light on in the resident's room 24 hours a day.
  d. Play quiet music on the resident's radio.


juliaf

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

ANS: D
Involving the anxious resident in a pleasant activity such as music therapy, conversation, or a craft can allay anxiety. Stimulation frequently adds to anxiety, and sedation does not address the need for anxiety-reducing coping skills.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Identification of specific fears helps crystallize the resident's concern and can help define the remedy.


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olgavictoria

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