An elder client is being prepared for transfer to a long-term care facility and expresses sorrow at not being able to return to his own home. The nurse can best help the client cope with this change by:
A)
explaining why it is necessary to move to the new facility.
B)
explaining why it would be unsafe to remain in his own home.
C)
showing him pictures of the new facility.
D)
asking him to tell you about significant events in his life.
D
Explanation:
A)
Life review or reminiscence can be used therapeutically to facilitate coping with change and allows the older adult to maintain/achieve ego integrity. The other options can be used as the client moves into the adjustment phase.
Application
Planning
Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
B)
Life review or reminiscence can be used therapeutically to facilitate coping with change and allows the older adult to maintain/achieve ego integrity. The other options can be used as the client moves into the adjustment phase.
Application
Planning
Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
C)
Life review or reminiscence can be used therapeutically to facilitate coping with change and allows the older adult to maintain/achieve ego integrity. The other options can be used as the client moves into the adjustment phase.
Application
Planning
Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
D)
Life review or reminiscence can be used therapeutically to facilitate coping with change and allows the older adult to maintain/achieve ego integrity. The other options can be used as the client moves into the adjustment phase.
Application
Planning
Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
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