A 77-year-old widow who recently moved to a retirement community with nursing care complains of often feeling nervous and having difficulty sleeping
She states that she misses her garden and her old neighbors. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is most appropriate?
A) Ineffective Coping related to situational crisis
B) Relocation Stress Syndrome related to isolation from friends
C) Anxiety related to change in role status
D) Impaired Adjustment related to multiple stressors
Ans: B
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Giving up their homes and moving into a long-term care facility (eg, nursing home) is a transition for many older people. Some view moving to such facilities as a sign of relinquishing independence and assuming a dependent role. They may have difficulty coping with lost freedom. Some clients suffer from related depression.
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