The nurse is caring for an older adult patient who has recently moved into a skilled nursing facility. The patient is displaying anxiety, fear, and loneliness after the change in living environment
Which actions by the nurse will help to decrease the patient's stress of transition? Select all that apply.
1. Provide the patient with decisions in a direct manner.
2. Accommodate the patient's normal routines and preferences.
3. Provide the patient with resources to help in making decisions.
4. Encourage the patient to discuss feelings related to relocation.
5. Assist the patient to communicate with family members.
Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5
Explanation: Older adults are at increased risk of developing symptoms related to relocations and housing transitions. This is especially true when the older adult moves from a private residence to a nursing home or assisted living facility. Nurses can help decrease the stress of transition by helping the older adult develop a sense of control and familiarity over the new environment. The nurse should accommodate the patient's normal routines and preferences, provide the patient with resources to help in making decisions, encourage the patient to discuss feelings related to relocation, and assist the patient to communicate with family members. The nurse should allow the patient to be involved in decision making, not direct the patient's decisions.
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