A Nurse Is Caring for a Resident in a Long-Term

question 14

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a resident in a long-term setting. The nurse best demonstrates a caring approach when

• A) Performing all activities of daily living for the resident.
• B) Asking the resident's spouse to bring a family picture for the resident's room.
• C) Answering the resident's questions quickly without allowing time for clarification.
• D) Encouraging the resident's spouse to decide which activities the resident should do.

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Definitions:

Impaired Performance

A reduction in the efficacy or efficiency of an individual's ability to carry out tasks, often due to physical or psychological factors.

Denial of Reality

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept or acknowledge truths or facts of their situation.

SRRS

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) is a tool used to measure the stress load individuals carry by ranking different life events' impact.

Mental Health

A state of well-being in which individuals realize their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and are able to make contributions to their community.