The nurse working with older adults wants to support healthy coping strategies. What actions by the nurse are most appropriate?
A) Installing boxing equipment in the recreation room
B) Provide reminiscing sessions for the adults to share personal stories
C) Arrange for gentle yoga to be provided at the senior center
D) Create activities designed to distract them from their losses
E) Encourage the adults to eat frequent, healthy snacks

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To promote health coping in older adults, the nurse would provide reminiscing sessions, yoga, and would encourage small healthy snacks as this population frequently loses their appetite when stressed. Boxing equipment might cause the adults to focus on anger. Distraction can be a negative or positive coping mechanism.

The Nurse Working with Older Adults Wants to Support Healthy