A geriatric client is confused and wandering in and out of every ...

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A geriatric client is confused and wandering in and out of every door. Which scenario reflects the least restrictive alternative for this client?
 
  1. The client is placed in seclusion.
  2. The client is placed in a geriatric chair with tray.
  3. The client is placed in soft Posey restraints.
  4. The client is monitored by an ankle bracelet.

Question 2

A nurse is discussing treatment options with a client whose life has been negatively impacted by claustrophobia. Which of the following commonly used behavioral therapies for phobias should the nurse explain to the client? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Benzodiazepine therapy
  2. Systematic desensitization
  3. Imploding (flooding)
  4. Assertiveness training
  5. Aversion therapy

[dellikani2015]

Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale: The least-restrictive alternative for this client would be monitoring by an ankle bracelet. The client does not pose a direct dangerous threat to self or others, so neither physical restraints nor seclusion would be justified.

Answer to Question 2

2, 3
Rationale: The nurse should explain to the client that systematic desensitization and imploding are the most common behavioral therapies used for treating phobias. Systematic desensitization involves the gradual exposure of the client to anxiety-provoking stimuli. Imploding is the intervention used in which the client is exposed to extremely frightening stimuli for prolonged periods of time.

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[dellikani2015]

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