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Therapeutic Communication Techniques Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

Delusions of grandeur Signup and view all the answers

In assessing anxiety in older adults, which of the following is NOT a common consideration?

Substance abuse history Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most likely cause of anxiety that starts for the first time in an older adult's life?

Another underlying medical condition Signup and view all the answers

Which late-life anxiety disorder is most commonly seen in older adults?

Agoraphobia Signup and view all the answers

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"?

Use questions to help the client appraise the situation more realistically Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common symptom of anxiety in older adults?

Ruminative thoughts Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely cause of agoraphobia that develops in late life?

Traumatic life event Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following interventions is most effective for treating anxiety in older adults?

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) Signup and view all the answers