What can the long-term care nurse do to best relieve anxiety in a female resident?
a. Stimulate her with group activity.
b. Sedate her to allow her to sleep.
c. Provide her with coffee for relaxation.
d. Offer her a diversion of a quiet activity.
ANS: D
Involving the anxious resident in a pleasant activity such as music therapy, conversation, or a craft can allay anxiety. Stimulation frequently adds to anxiety, and sedation does not address the need for anxiety-reducing coping skills.
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