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. How can the nurse help to relieve the resident's stress related to the relocation?
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.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Encouraging the resident to verbalize her feelings related to relocation can help the nurse understand her perspective and provide appropriate support. Insisting that she come out and interact with others or bringing in other residents may cause more stress and anxiety for the resident. Changing her radio station may not address the root cause of her stress.

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