Why is it important for the newly admitted patient to be included in his care-planning session? (Select all that apply.)
a. So he can maintain some degree of control
b. So he can reject the care plan
c. So he can voice his preferences
d. So he can improve his problem-solving capabilities
e. So he can gain insight to overall goals of care
Question 2What methods for coping with stress would be included in a teaching session with a group of older adults? (Select all that apply.)
a. Meditation
b. Talking with family and friends
c. Swimming
d. Alcohol use in moderation
e. Massage therapy
Question 3What symptoms would indicate depression in an older adult who has recently been admitted to a long-term care facility? (Select all that apply.)
a. Appetite changes
b. Weight loss
c. Complaints of minor physical ailments
d. Sleep disturbances
e. Taking part in only one social activity a day
Question 4When is it appropriate for the nurse to encourage a patient to use the problem-focused approach to reduce stress? (Select all that apply.)
a. To confront a stressor
b. To use emotional distancing to alter perception of the stressor
c. To develop alternative coping skills
d. To identify all stressors
e. To practice a strategy with small stressors
Question 5Why is depression a common symptom in older adults who have been admitted to a long-term care facility? (Select all that apply.)
a. Their usual coping skills have been overwhelmed.
b. They think that they have no family support.
c. They have self-knowledge that will enable them to cope with new situations.
d. They find support of self-worth through activities and making new friends.
e. They actively seek assistance to reduce depression.
Question 6What is true of an older adult who used coping skills effectively during his younger years?
a. He will continue to use the same skills without modification.
b. He will modify old skills and develop new ones.
c. He will be at a loss when different types of stresses present themselves.
d. He will be resistant to learning new skills.
Question 7What does a person experience as stress increases? (Select all that apply.)
a. Widened focus
b. Decreased problem-solving ability
c. Indecisiveness
d. Irrational behavior
e. Attention to detail
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