Exam 13: Coping and Stress

What are the positive effects of geriatric massage? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is assessing an older adult who has been recently admitted to the long-term care facility. The resident has become active in the facility, goes to every activity, carefully makes her bed every day, does jigsaw puzzles, and chats with tablemates at mealtime. What defense mechanism is the resident exhibiting?

What is true of an older adult who used coping skills effectively during his younger years?

The nurse explains that according to the general adaptation syndrome theory, if coping skills do not resolve the initial alarm response, the body becomes depleted of its reserve and the person enters the __________ stage.

What symptoms would indicate depression in an older adult who has recently been admitted to a long-term care facility? (Select all that apply.)

What methods for coping with stress would be included in a teaching session with a group of older adults? (Select all that apply.)

What is a positive effect of mild stress?