You are caring for a 72-year-old male patient who was recently admitted to the long-term care facility in which you work. Since admission he has become withdrawn and anxious. You know that anxiety in the elderly can be the result of what?
A) Loss of dependence
B) Fear of being visited in the hospital
C) Mental sharpness
D) Economic concerns
Ans: D
Feedback: Older people admitted to the hospital are at high risk for disorientation, confusion, change in level of consciousness, and other symptoms of delirium, as well as anxiety and fear. In addition, economic concerns and fear of becoming a burden to families often lead to high anxiety in older people. Concerns about a loss of dependence or fear of being visited in the hospital or being mentally acute are not factors that cause anxiety in the elderly.
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