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A Nurse Working on an Alzheimer's Unit Notes That Just

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A nurse working on an Alzheimer's unit notes that just before the supper hour,many of the residents become more anxious and confused-exhibiting typical "sundowner's syndrome"-making the evening meal an unpleasant ordeal.As a method to try to decrease their turmoil during this time,which therapy should the nurse introduce into the daily routine?


Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

A component of the nervous system that controls involuntary functions such as heart rate and digestion.

Direct Effects

Immediate outcomes or impacts of an action, intervention, or phenomenon without the mediation of other factors.

Reactivity

The tendency of a person or system to be affected by external stimuli or conditions.

Type A Personality

A characteristic of one's personality marked by intense competition, self-driven stress, and a perpetual feeling of haste.

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