11 Questions
What is the most common precipitating factor for late-onset agoraphobia?
Abrupt onset of a physical illness or traumatic event
Which of the following is NOT a common form of ruminative thoughts in late-life depression?
Excessive worry about finances
In the scenario where the nurse finds the client anxiously pacing and shouting, what is the LEAST appropriate intervention?
Turn and walk away from the room without saying anything
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of late-life anxiety disorders?
Delusions of grandeur
In assessing anxiety in older adults, which of the following is NOT a common consideration?
Substance abuse history
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
Which late-life anxiety disorder is most commonly seen in older adults?
Agoraphobia
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
Which of the following is a common symptom of anxiety in older adults?
Ruminative thoughts
What is the most likely cause of agoraphobia that develops in late life?
Traumatic life event
Which of the following interventions is most effective for treating anxiety in older adults?
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
Test your knowledge of therapeutic communication techniques with this quiz question about using decatastrophizing to assist clients in appraising situations more realistically.
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