The timid, newly admitted 84-year-old widow has stayed in her room at the long-term care facility listening to her radio, which is playing loud jazz, and has been lying in bed fully clothed
To help her reduce her stress related to relocation, the nurse should:
a. insist that she come out and interact with other residents.
b. turn her radio to a more soothing station.
c. bring two other residents into the room to socialize with her.
d. encourage her to verbalize feelings related to relocation.
ANS: D
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