An 80-year-old male patient who is receiving treatment for COPD in the geriatric medicine unit of a hospital has been displaying frequent signs of anxiety since admission. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse prioritize?
A) Implementing a predictable routine and providing explanations prior to nursing interventions.
B) Ensuring that the patient has appropriate benzodiazepines prescribed.
C) Explaining to the patient that his prognosis is good and that discharge will take place shortly.
D) Working with the occupational therapist to provide the patient with meaningful activity.
A
Feedback:
Predictability and routine are more useful than activity in the treatment of anxiety. Medications may or may not be appropriate, and an explanation of the patient's prognosis is less likely to be a useful intervention.
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