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What is the most common precipitating factor for late-onset agoraphobia?
What is the most common precipitating factor for late-onset agoraphobia?
- Substance abuse or withdrawal
- Genetic predisposition
- Childhood trauma or abuse
- Abrupt onset of a physical illness or traumatic event (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a common form of ruminative thoughts in late-life depression?
Which of the following is NOT a common form of ruminative thoughts in late-life depression?
- Fear of harming others
- Contamination fears
- Pathologic doubt
- Excessive worry about finances (correct)
In the scenario where the nurse finds the client anxiously pacing and shouting, what is the LEAST appropriate intervention?
In the scenario where the nurse finds the client anxiously pacing and shouting, what is the LEAST appropriate intervention?
- Call for help and say, "Calm down."
- Approach the client and ask, "What's wrong?"
- Turn and walk away from the room without saying anything (correct)
- Stand at the doorway and say, "You seem upset."
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of late-life anxiety disorders?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of late-life anxiety disorders?
In assessing anxiety in older adults, which of the following is NOT a common consideration?
In assessing anxiety in older adults, which of the following is NOT a common consideration?
Which of the following is the most likely cause of anxiety that starts for the first time in an older adult's life?
Which of the following is the most likely cause of anxiety that starts for the first time in an older adult's life?
Which late-life anxiety disorder is most commonly seen in older adults?
Which late-life anxiety disorder is most commonly seen in older adults?
What is the most appropriate response for a nurse to give when a client states, "I will just die if I don't get this job"?
What is the most appropriate response for a nurse to give when a client states, "I will just die if I don't get this job"?
Which of the following is a common symptom of anxiety in older adults?
Which of the following is a common symptom of anxiety in older adults?
What is the most likely cause of agoraphobia that develops in late life?
What is the most likely cause of agoraphobia that develops in late life?
Which of the following interventions is most effective for treating anxiety in older adults?
Which of the following interventions is most effective for treating anxiety in older adults?
