Question

Luke has just learned that he will be going to a residential facility when he leaves the hospital. He has never been to one before and is worried about what it will be like. His behavior has changed- he has started bouncing his leg up and down, breathing rapidly and feels nauseous. He is having trouble focusing on anything but leaving and not knowing what to expect.

1- HOW WILL YOU HELP LUKE CALM DOWN? LIST 5 OPTIONS

2- WHAT WILL YOU TEACH HIM ABOUT STRESS/ANXIETY MANAGEMENT? INCLUDE 5 TEACHING INTERVENTIONS

Answer 1

1)a) Ask Luke for walking when stress will appear. Walk is a type of exercise which remove stress.

b) Breathing exercises should be demonstrated. Take a long breath and hold it for few minutes and slowly release the breathing.

c) Luke should be instructed to imagine any happy moments or imagine about any comfortable place, which helps to remove stress.

d)Instruct Luke for positive thinking about the residence where he is going.

e) Instruct Luke to drink water or eat chocolate when stress occurs.

2) a) Regular exercise can remove stress.

b) practice diary writing.

c ) Sharing of emotions with families, friends.

d) Deep breathing exercises, meditation also help to remove stress.

e) Achieving healthy life style, eating fresh fruits, vegetables, chocolate. Drink plenty water everyday and sleep at least for 7-9hours per day.