You are caring for an 88-year-old woman who is scheduled for a right mastectomy. You know that elderly patients are frequently more anxious prior to surgery than younger patients. What would you increase with this patient to decrease her anxiety?
A) Analgesia
B) Therapeutic touch
C) Preoperative medication
D) Sleeping medication the night before surgery
Ans: B
Feedback:
Older patients report higher levels of preoperative anxiety; therefore, the nurse should be prepared to spend additional time, increase the amount of therapeutic touch utilized, and encourage family members to be present to decrease anxiety. For most patients, nonpharmacologic interventions should be attempted before administering medications.
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