Which of the following statements about the nursing care of older persons with anxiety is most accurate?
A) Older adults should be encouraged to have daily coffee chats with their peers.
B) The nurse should encourage the older persons to avoid thinking about or discussing the source of their anxiety.
C) Medication is the most appropriate treatment for anxiety in older adults.
D) Nurses should plan interventions specific to the underlying cause.
D
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Nurses should plan interventions specific to the underlying cause. Caffeine may increase anxiety. The nurse should allow adequate time for conversations. It may be helpful for the elderly clients to discuss the source of their anxiety, and it is likely not possible for the anxious persons to avoid thinking about the source of their anxiety. Medication may not be appropriate to treat anxiety in many cases and may cause additional problems.
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