Which intervention by the nurse would be best when trying to create a therapeutic milieu for a group of older adult patients?
a. Use soothing music, nonglare lighting, and the patients' personal articles.
b. Use bright colors and the patient's personal articles, and plan frequent activities.
c. Periodically rearrange the furniture for variety, but remove environmental barriers.
d. Create a stable physical environment, but vary the daily routine to prevent boredom.
A
Older adults benefit from interesting and appropriate activities, a sense of calm and quiet (soft colors, soothing music, and use of personal articles), a consistent physical layout with no environmental barriers, and a structured daily routine.
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