A resident in a long-term care facility who has generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) enters the dining room on her walker and discovers that her regular place has been taken by a visitor
The resident becomes agitated and says, "I need my place so I can eat! I can't eat unless I am in my place!" The nurse's most effective intervention would be to say: a. "Go sit with Mrs. Smith right now. There is no one else at her table now."
b. "We'll eat over here for lunch and at your regular place for supper."
c. "Don't be silly! That chair is no different from any other chair in the room."
d. "If you don't eat, you will be hungry."
B
A calm voice and relaxed attitude will help the anxious patient to mimic the nurse's behavior. All other responses will not help in reducing the patient's anxiety.
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