Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is true about the mental health of older adults?
A) Nurses should discourage denial and regression so older adults can directly face underlying causes of anxiety.
B) Anxiety is easily distinguished from depression, dementia, and the effects of disease or medication.
C) Compulsive rituals surrounding toileting and sleep are signs of a serious mental disorder.
D) The nurse avoids antianxiety medications without an assessment for factors associated with anxiety.
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