The Daughter of a Client Recently Admitted to a Skilled

question 13

Multiple Choice

The daughter of a client recently admitted to a skilled nursing facility shares with the nurse that she is concerned about how disinterested her mother seems in everyone and everything around her.The most therapeutic response by the nurse is:

• A) "Bring something from home for her to display in her room"
• B) "It is most likely just her way of adjusting to leaving her home"
• C) "Many of the residents have this problem when they first come here"
• D) "Just give her time to adjust;she'll get more involved in a few days"

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Definitions:

Proportional Effort

A principle suggesting that the amount of effort one should invest in a task or goal should be relative to the importance of the task or the expected benefits.

Level of Resilience

The measure of an individual's capacity to withstand stress and bounce back from adversity.

Repress Stressors

The act of suppressing or pushing down stress-causing factors, often unconsciously, to avoid dealing with the discomfort they cause.

Mentally Healthy Behavior

Actions or habits that promote psychological well-being, including coping effectively with stress, expressing emotions appropriately, and maintaining satisfying relationships.