An older patient who has recently moved into a skilled nursing facility 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. Direct the patient's decisions.
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. Help the patient communicate with family members.
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. Help the patient communicate with family members.
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