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appyboo

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The newly admitted 80-year-old female resident sits in her room and stares at the TV all day. What action by the nurse would best aid the patient in increasing self-esteem?
 
  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

Question 2

The long-term care facility nurse is aware that the resident most at risk for suicide related to depression is the
 
  a. 70-year-old man with diabetes.
  b. 75-year-old woman with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
  c. 80-year-old woman with a bipolar disorder.
  d. 85-year-old man with schizophrenia.


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

ANS: A
Participation in self-care activities increases self-esteem and independence and puts the resident in control of her appearance.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Persons with affective disorders are most at risk for suicide related to depression.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

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