Which is characteristic of relocation stress syndrome in a resident of a long-term care fa-cility?
a. Agitation
b. Apprehension
c. Caring family
d. Hallucinations
B
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A Incorrect. Agitation is uncharacteristic of stress relocation syndrome.
B Correct. Apprehension is a major defining characteristic of stress relocation syndrome.
C Incorrect. An inadequate support system is characteristic of this syndrome.
D Incorrect. Hallucinations are uncharacteristic of this syndrome.
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