
The nurse is orienting an older adult patient newly admitted to the nursing unit. Which are appropriate interventions to apply to alleviate the patient's anxiety? (Select all that apply.)
A) Call the patient by his first name.
B) Instruct the patient on the use of the call light.
C) Encourage the patient to ask questions regarding admission.
D) Allow extra time for the patient to process any new information.
E) Lock all patient valuables in the facility's safe storage.
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