An older adult lives in a facility that provides, housing, group meals, personal care and support, social activities, and minimal healthcare services. What type of facility does this describe?
A) nursing home C) accessory apartment
B) assisted living D) home modification
B
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A nurse sees the nursing theory of Dorothea Orem as providing a suitable framework for practice
This nurse would plan care to a. acknowledge the client's suffering related to illness. b. support client coping strategies to enhance adaptation. c. assist the client to discover and use stress reduction strategies. d. promote self-care activities of the seriously and persistently mentally ill client.
What is the most common side effect of benzodiazepines used to treat anxiety?
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