stion 1 Mr. Harris, a 75-year-old man with early-stage dementia, has recently been admitted to a skilled nursing facility. He frequently forgets where he is and asks staff, “What is this plare surroundings. The RN needs to respond in a way that addresses his confusion and reassures him. Question: Analyze the following responses and determine which would be appropriate for addressing Mr. Harris’s confusion. Select all that apply. Response Option Gently inform him that he is in a skilled nursing facility and explain its purpose. Tell him that he is at home, and everything is fine. Distract him with a story about a recent outing with his family.Distraction might ease his anxiety temporarily but doesn’t provide necessary information about his surroundings.Reassuring him about safety and care helps address his emotional needs and provides comfort.A factual and gentle explanation helps orient Mr. Harris and reduces his anxiety by providing clarity.Telling him he is at home is misleading and could worsen confusion.
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