A patient, who is being transferred from a rehabilitation facility to home, demonstrates confusion and anxiety about the discharge. The nurse realizes this patient is experiencing:
a. Relocation Stress Syndrome c. Ineffective Coping
b. Caregiver Role Strain d. Anxiety
A
Regardless of what type of setting the patient is transitioning to, the patient and family experience a marked increase in anxiety. This increase in anxiety and confusion during transition is termed Relocation Stress Syndrome.
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