The nurse plans to increase self-esteem and reduce social isolation for residents living at the long-term care facility. Which one of the following strategies should the nurse include to meet these goals?

1. Reality orientation
2. Reminiscence therapy
3. Respite services
4. Restorative care


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Rationale: Reminiscence therapy is a useful intervention for improving self-esteem, increasing socialization and empowering older adults. Recalling past events, feelings, and thoughts can enhance pleasure, quality of life, and adaptation to present circumstances. Reality orientation and restorative care are geared toward restoring optimal function and compensating for impairments. Respite services are an option in the community to provide temporary relief of burden for family caregivers.

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a. rest, ice, compression, and elevation b. elevation and application of heat c. application of a cast d. brace or elastic bandage and aspirin

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The nurse assesses brisk reflexes in a patient. The nurse would document this finding as which of the following?

A) 1+ B) 2+ C) 3+ D) 4+

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1. Betty Moulder 2. Ada Mayo Stewart 3. Lillian Wald 4. Florence Nightingale

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What will be an ideal response?

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