The nursing care plan in a long-term care facility calls for the documentation of regressive behavior of a newly admitted 82-year-old resident,who has had congestive heart failure and osteoarthritis.Of these behaviors observed by the nurse,the ones documented as regression are:

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Behaviors that are infantile or immature in the absence of dementia are considered regressive.Frequent episodes of crying and inattention to personal hygiene are regressive in nature.Excessive talking and wakefulness may be related to relocation anxiety,but they are not considered regressive.

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